Among the bioactive compounds that are considered important for the food industry,
anthocyanins, which are flavonoid compounds presenting antioxidant activity and are …

It has long been recognized that the antioxidants present in fresh plant materials may be
very different to those we ingest via our foods. This is often due to the use of food processing …

Hypertension, or high blood pressure (BP), is a complex disease influenced by various risk
factors. It is characterized by persistent elevation of BP levels, typically exceeding 140/90 …

Pathological cardiac remodeling normally involves changes in structure, function, and
energy metabolism of the heart induced by cardiac injury or load, terminally leading to heart …

A sedentary lifestyle has evoked a high risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease, diabetes, and
obesity, all of them with high morbimortality rates and with a common denominator …

Regenerative medicine is becoming a rapidly evolving technique in today's biomedical
progress scenario. Scientists around the world suggest the use of naturally synthesized …

Background Medicinal plants are used to treat various disorders, including diabetes,
globally in a range of formulations. While attention has mainly been on the aerial plant parts …

Background Propolis is a resinous compound that is obtained from honey bees. It consists of
numerous chemical constituents that impart different therapeutic action. The heart is the core …

Flavonoids are considered beneficial, but they may exhibit pro-oxidative effects likely due to
metal reducing properties. For the first time, 24 structurally related flavonoids were …

Edible packaging has been developed as a biodegradable and non-toxic alternative to
traditional petroleum-based food packaging. Biopolymeric edible films, in addition to their …