In recent years, there has been a growing interest in utilizing natural antioxidants as
alternatives to synthetic additives in food products. Apples and apple by-products have …

Phenolic acids are present in our diet in different foods, for example mushrooms. Due to
their bioactive properties, phenolic acids are extensively studied and there is evidence of …

Oxidative stress caused by an imbalanced metabolism and an excess of reactive oxygen
species (ROS) lead to a range of health disorders in humans. Our endogenous antioxidant …

Phenolic compounds are well-known phytochemicals found in all plants. They consist of
simple phenols, benzoic and cinnamic acid, coumarins, tannins, lignins, lignans and …

The last century has seen an increase in our life expectancy. As a result, various age-related
diseases, such as neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), have emerged, representing new …

Background Apple stands out as one of the main fruits processed worldwide, generating an
immense volume of industrial by-products, collectively known as apple pomace. This …

Abstract Aim and Methods Although the antimicrobial activity of extracts from several
mushroom species has been reported, studies with the individual compounds present in that …

Mushrooms have been long accomplished for their medicinal properties and bioactivity. The
ancients benefitted from it, even before they knew that there was more to mushrooms than …

Total phenolic and flavonoid contents occurring in eight types of edible mushrooms
(Agaricus bisporus, Boletus edulis, Calocybe gambosa, Cantharellus cibarius, Craterellus …

Maintenance of equilibrium between free radical production and antioxidant defences
(enzymatic and non enzymatic) is an essential condition for normal organism functioning …