Fruit and vegetable intake has been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular
disease. Quercetin and kaempferol are among the most ubiquitous polyphenols in fruit and …

Inflammation is an important process of human healing response, wherein the tissues
respond to injuries induced by many agents including pathogens. It is characterized by pain …

Antioxidants are important ingredients that are present in fruits and vegetables (FAV). With
increased consumption of FAV in its raw and processed form, a predominantly plant-based …

The present study focused on the elucidation of the putative anticancer potential of
quercetin. The anticancer activity of quercetin at 10, 20, 40, 80 and 120 µM was assessed in …

Epidemiological studies have clearly shown that whole-grain cereals can protect against
obesity, diabetes, CVD and cancers. The specific effects of food structure (increased satiety …

Melatonin is a highly evolutionary conserved endogenous molecule that is mainly produced
by the pineal gland, but also by other nonendocrine organs, of most mammals including …

Flavonoids are a family of polyphenolic compounds which are widespread in nature
(vegetables) and are consumed as part of the human diet in significant amounts. There are …

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 …

Type II diabetes mellitus and its related complications are growing public health problems.
Many natural products present in our diet, including polyphenols, can be used in treating …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the leading disorders of serious death and
cause huge economic loss to patients and society. It is estimated that about 18 million …