Free radicals are a group of damaging molecules produced during the normal metabolism of
cells in the human body. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation, cigarette smoking, and other …

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 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 …

Grapes are one of the most highly consumed fruits across the world. In ancient Europe the
leaves and the sap of grape plants has been used in traditional treatment for ages. Besides …

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 …

The roles of functional foods on human health have been realised by more and more
researchers, food producers and consumers. Functional food ingredients from both plant …

Grapes are one of the most widely grown fruits and have been used for winemaking since
the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Grape seeds are rich in proanthocyanidins …

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

Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are the most common age-related
neurodegenerative disorders and hence pose remarkable socio-economical burdens to …

Vitis vinifera, known as the grapevine, is native to southern Europe and Western Asia. Grape
seed and skin contain several active components including flavonoids, polyphenols …