This review article focuses on pre-clinical and clinical studies with some selected Brazilian
medicinal plants in different areas of interest, conducted by research groups in Brazil and …

The dietary consumption of grape and its products is associated with a lower incidence of
degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancers. Most …

This work reports the antioxidant activity of peptides produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of
crude egg white with pepsin. Four peptides included in the protein sequence of ovalbumin …

Numerous studies indicate that moderate red wine consumption is associated with a
protective effect against all-cause mortality. Since oxidative stress constitutes a unifying …

Consumption of polyphenol-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, and beverages
derived from plants, such as cocoa, red wine and tea, may represent a beneficial diet in …

The aim of this review is to discuss the accumulating evidence that suggests that grape
extracts and purified grape polyphenols possess a diverse array of biological actions and …

Grape extracts and wine have been studied widely due to their beneficial effects on human
health. However, there are only few studies from grape stems extracts. Therefore, the main …

Dietary intake of foods rich in antioxidant properties is suggested to be cancer protective.
Foods rich in antioxidant properties include grape (Vitis vinifera), one of the world's largest …

Prevention and management of hypertension are the major public health challenges
worldwide. Uncontrolled high blood pressure may lead to a shortened life expectancy and a …

Endothelial dysfunction is an early pathophysiological feature and independent predictor of
poor prognosis in most forms of cardiovascular diseases. Epidemiological studies report an …