Oxidative stress, a result of an overproduction and accumulation of free radicals, is the
leading cause of several degenerative diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis …

Polyphenols constitute one of the most numerous and ubiquitous groups of plant
metabolites and are an integral part of both human and animal diets. Ranging from simple …

A dietary shift from resource-demanding animal protein to sustainable food sources, such as
protein-rich beans, lowers the climate footprint of food production. In this study, we examined …

Iron differs from other minerals because iron balance in the human body is regulated by
absorption only because there is no physiologic mechanism for excretion. On the basis of …

The diets of over two‐thirds of the world's population lack one or more essential mineral
elements. This can be remedied through dietary diversification, mineral supplementation …

Tannins, also known as plant polyphenols (PPs), are secondary metabolites widely existing
in higher plants and are a kind of natural renewable resource with wide distribution, variety …

Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of naturally occurring dietary
polyphenols in promoting cardiovascular health and emphasized the significant role these …

Timing of seed germination is one of the key steps in plant life cycles. It determines the
beginning of plant growth in natural or agricultural ecosystems. In the wild, many seeds …

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenolic compounds, diverse in chemical structure and
characteristics, found ubiquitously in plants. Therefore, flavonoids are part of the human diet …

Polyphenols are the most abundant antioxidants in the diet and are widespread constituents
of fruits, vegetables, cereals, dry legumes, chocolate, and beverages, such as tea, coffee, or …