Beneficial effects of natural plant polyphenols on the human body have been evaluated in a
number of scientific research projects. Bioactive polyphenols are natural compounds of …

Many beneficial properties have been attributed to the Mediterranean diet. Over the years,
researchers have attempted to learn which foods and which food components are …

Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are “green” solvents, applied in this study for the extraction of
phenolic compounds from virgin olive oil (VOO). Different combinations of DES consisting of …

The overall health beneficial action of olive oil phenolic components is well established.
Recent studies have elucidated the biological effects of two isolated compounds, namely …

Carcinogenesis is a multistep process triggered by genetic alterations that activate different
signal transduction pathways and cause the progressive transformation of a normal cell into …

Growing scientific literature data suggest that the intake of natural bioactive compounds
plays a critical role in preventing or reducing the occurrence of human chronic non …

The increasing interest in the Mediterranean diet hinges on its healthy and anti-ageing
properties. The composition of fatty acids, vitamins and polyphenols in olive oil, a key …

Olive from Olea europaea is native to the Mediterranean region and, both the oil and the fruit
are some of the main components of the Mediterranean diet. The main active constituents of …

The Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower incidence of atherosclerosis,
cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases and certain types of cancer. The …

The traditional Mediterranean diet (MD) is associated with long life and lower prevalence of
cardiovascular disease and cancers. The main components of this diet include high intake of …