Nutrition and food literacy are two important concepts that are often used interchangeably,
but they are not synonymous. Nutrition refers to the study of how food affects the body, while …

Quercetin is the major polyphenolic flavonoid that belongs to the class called flavanols. It is
found in many foods, such as green tea, cranberry, apple, onions, asparagus, radish leaves …

Nowadays, cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the world, which has been estimated
to cause 9.9 million deaths in 2020. Conventional treatments for cancer commonly involve …

Polyphenols (PPs) are the naturally occurring bioactive components in fruits and vegetables,
and they are the most abundant antioxidant in the human diet. Studies are suggesting that …

With a long history in traditional Asian medicine, Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) is a
mushroom species suggested to improve health and extend life. Its medicinal reputation has …

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder due to increased level of glucose in blood that
affects millions of individuals. If not managed properly, it can lead to life threatening …

Background Polyphenols and particularly flavonoids are of constant interest to the scientific
community. Flavonoids are investigated for their biological and pharmacological purposes …

Edible fungi, commonly known as mushrooms, are precious medicinal and edible
homologous gifts from nature to us. Because of their distinctive flavor and exceptional …

Mounting evidence suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired mitophagy lead to
Parkinson's disease (PD). Quercetin, one of the most abundant polyphenolic flavonoids …

Depression is the most prevalent and debilitating mental disorder that affects a substantial
number of people globally, hindering all aspects of their lives and leading to a high number …