The search for food products that promote health has grown over the years. Phenolic
compounds present in grapes and in their derivatives, such as grape juices, represent today …

As indicated by epidemiological studies, regular and moderate wine consumption,
particularly red wine, has been associated with health benefits. Clinical studies and work …

Background: Few clinical studies have focused on the alcohol-independent cardiovascular
effects of the phenolic compounds of red wine (RW). Objective: We aimed to evaluate the …

The 'Total antioxidant capacity'(TAC) is a parameter frequently used for characterization of
food products and of the antioxidant status of the body. This mini-review shows …

A strong controversy persists regarding the effect of red wine (RW) consumption and health.
Guidelines for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and cancers discourage …

OBJECTIVE: Oxidative stress has been related to the development of obesity and other
features accompanying chronic diseases. Furthermore, dietary antioxidant intake has been …

A rapid LC–MS/MS method for quantification of phenols and polyphenols in authentic wine
samples with unrivalled sensitivity was developed. Excellent limits of detection in the low μg …

In support of the J curve that describes the association between wine consumption and all-
cause mortality, researchers and the lay press often advocate the health benefits of (poly) …

Abstract Evaluation of the antioxidant activity of components of the diet is important in order
to establish healthy consumption patterns. Data are reported here on the antioxidant activity …

Phenolic acids represent important fraction of wine phenolics, but their biological effects
have been scarcely investigated. We examined the interrelationship between antioxidative …