The study of antioxidants and their implications in various fields, from food engineering to
medicine and pharmacy, is of major interest to the scientific community. The present paper is …

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 …

In this paper, the biosynthesis process of phenolic compounds in plants is summarized,
which include the shikimate, pentose phosphate and phenylpropanoid pathways. Plant …

The oxidative stress imposed by reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays an important role in
many chronic and degenerative diseases. As an important category of phytochemicals …

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 chapter presents concepts, technical tips and calculations, along with some illustrative
examples of how the ferric reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP) assay has been applied in …

Wild blueberries are rich in polyphenols and have several potential health benefits.
Understanding the factors that affect the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of polyphenols is …

Flavonoids are a large class of naturally occurring compounds widely present in fruits,
vegetables and beverages derived from plants. These molecules have been reported to …

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

There are a multitude of antioxidants in foods, especially in foods of plant origin. Higher
intake of antioxidant-rich foods is clearly associated with better health and functional …