Polyphenols

• Other Authors: Wong, Janica (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2018
• Subjects: Food & beverage technology; oxidative stress, diabetes, antioxidants, metabolic syndrome, periodontitis, wine
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Polyphenols, which mostly contain phenol structures, are phytochemicals found naturally in many types of food such as nuts, cocoa, berries, tea, and red wine. Emerging studies have shown that polyphenols can have multiple beneficial effects on the human body, such as antioxidative, anticancer, and a...