Polyphenols are abundant micronutrients in our diet, and evidence for their role in the
prevention of degenerative diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases is …

Polyphenols are abundant micronutrients in our diet, and evidence for their role in the
prevention of degenerative diseases is emerging. Bioavailability differs greatly from one …

The main dietary sources of polyphenols are reviewed, and the daily intake is calculated for
a given diet containing some common fruits, vegetables and beverages. Phenolic acids …

Flavonoids are plant pigments that are synthesised from phenylalanine, generally display
marvelous colors known from flower petals, mostly emit brilliant fluorescence when they are …

Increasing interest in the health benefits of tea has led to the inclusion of tea extracts in
dietary supplements and functional foods. However, epidemiologic evidence regarding the …

Advances in the flavonoid field have been nothing short of spectacular over the last 20
years. While the medical field has noticed flavonoids for their potential antioxidant …

Phytochemicals, as plant components with discrete bio‐activities towards animal
biochemistry and metabolism are being widely examined for their ability to provide health …

The impetus for develo** analytical methods for phenolic compounds in natural products
has proved to be multifaceted. Hundreds of publications on the analysis of this category of …

For some classes of dietary polyphenols, there are now sufficient intervention studies to
indicate the type and magnitude of effects among humans in vivo, on the basis of short-term …

The current interest in polyphenols has been driven primarily by epidemiological studies.
However, to establish conclusive evidence for the effectiveness of dietary polyphenols in …