Background Although available data suggest that some dietary flavan-3-ol sources reduce
cardiometabolic risk, to our knowledge no review has systematically synthesized their …

Tea is the most frequently consumed natural beverage across the world produced with the
young leaves and shoots of the evergreen perennial plant Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze …

The pathophysiological mechanisms of diabetic cardiomyopathy have been extensively
studied, but there is still a lack of effective prevention and treatment methods. The ability of …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the main causes of mortality and morbidity
worldwide. A healthy diet rich in plant-derived compounds such as (poly) phenols appears …

We investigated the qualitative and quantitative composition of phenolic compounds in the
fruit of Rosa L. cultivars grown in Lithuania. The highest total content of phenolic compounds …

Flavan-3-ols are the main contributors to polyphenol intake. Many varying beneficial health
effects in humans have been attributed to them, including the prevention of cardiovascular …

Adhesion of monocytes to endothelial cells is an important initiating step in atherogenesis.
One of the most abundant flavonoids in the diet, quercetin has been reported to inhibit …

Background Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Dietary
flavonoids have been reported to reduce inflammation, protect against oxidative stress …

Dietary bioactives are food substances that promote health but are not essential to prevent
typical deficiency conditions. Examples include lutein and zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids …

Polyphenols are naturally derived compounds that are increasingly being explored for their
various health benefits. In fact, foods that are rich in polyphenols have become an attractive …