Species of green macroalgae (Chlorophyta) of the genus Ulva are edible seaweeds with a
range of health promoting bioactive components. Ulva is high in dietary fibre which …

Since ancient times, people have attributed a variety of health benefits to moderate
consumption of fermented beverages such as wine and beer, often without any scientific …

The aim of this review is to summarize the various naturally occurring chalcone compounds
which have been isolated from different plants. Chalcones considered as obligate …

Although female cones of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus) are known primarily as raw
material supplying characteristic bitterness and aroma to beer, their equally significant …

Cancer is one of the most worldwide spread diseases and causes maximum death.
Treatment of cancer depends on the host immune system and the type of drugs. The …

Botanical dietary supplements are increasingly popular for women's health, particularly for
older women. The specific botanicals women take vary as a function of age. Younger …

Hop plants comprise a variety of natural compounds greatly differing in their structure and
properties. A wide range of methods have been developed for their isolation and chemical …

Xanthohumol (3′-[3, 3-dimethyl allyl]-2′, 4′, 4-trihydroxy-6′-methoxychalcone) is the
principal prenylated flavonoid of the female inflorescences of the hop plant (hops'), an …

Natural or synthetic chalcones with different substituents have revealed a variety of
biological activities that may benefit human health. The underlying mechanisms of action …

Plant natural products derived from phenylalanine and the phenylpropanoid pathway are
impressive in their chemical diversity and are the result of plant evolution, which has …