In this review, the concept of phenolic antioxidants, mechanisms of action, and applications
have been reviewed. Phenolic compounds (PCs) acts as an antioxidant by reacting with a …

Hibiscus sabdariffa L.(roselle) belonging to the Malvaceae family is widely grown in many
countries. This plant is often used in the traditional medicine being rich in phytochemicals …

Flavonoids are secondary metabolites commonly found in plants. They are known for their
antioxidant properties, are part of the defense mechanisms of plants and are responsible for …

Anthocyanins are natural phenolic pigments with biological activity. They are well-known to
have potent antioxidant and antiinflammatory activity, which explains the various biological …

The relevance of food composition for human health has increased consumers' interest in
the consumption of fruits and vegetables, as well as foods enriched in bioactive compounds …

Oxidative stress is a fundamental principle in the pathophysiology of many diseases. It
occurs when the production of reactive oxygen species exceeds the capacity of the cell …

Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals that have shown numerous health effects and
have therefore been studied extensively. Of the six common food flavonoid classes …

Nowadays, it is assumed that natural flavonoids occurring in fruits and plant derived-foods
are relevant, not only for organoleptic properties or technological reasons, but also because …

In recent years, there is growing evidence that plant-foods polyphenols, due to their
biological properties, may be unique nutraceuticals and supplementary treatments for …

Phenolic compounds are a large group of phytochemicals widespread in the plant kingdom.
Depending on their structure they can be classified into simple phenols, phenolic acids …