Polyphenols are plant secondary metabolites, whose biological activity has been widely
demonstrated. However, the research in this field is a bit reductive, as very frequently the …

Bioactive compounds have remarkable biological activities for health, nutrition, and food
preservation. However, these compounds are chemically unstable maily when exposure at …

Curcumin has been reported to exhibit free radical antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and
anticancer activities, which are beneficial for nutraceutical applications. However, its …

Lycopene is claimed to have numerous physiological benefits, but its poor water solubility,
chemical instability, and low bioavailability limit its application in functional foods and health …

The frequent intake of whole foods and dietary food variety is recommended due to their
health benefits, such as prevention of multiple chronic diseases, including cancer …

Algae taxa are notably diverse regarding pigment diversity and composition, red seaweeds
(Rhodophyta) being a valuable source of phycobiliproteins (phycoerythrins, phycocyanin …

Background Foods are natural sources of antioxidant compounds, that are known for their
role in preventing many human diseases. Although several methods to assess the …

Background Research on aging is growing as the elderly make up a greater share of the
population, focusing on reversing and inhibiting the aging process. The exhaustion and …

Anthocyanins (ACNs) are a series of polyphenols found in plants with various biological
activities. To overcome their instability toward external environments and provide more …

Currently, açai is one of the most important fruits present in the world. Several studies have
demonstrated its high content in phenolic compounds and anthocyanins. Both of them are …