Nutraceutical Value of Black Cherry Prunus serotina Ehrh. Fruits: Antioxidant and Antihypertensive Properties

Nutraceutical Value of Black Cherry Prunus serotina Ehrh. Fruits: Antioxidant and Antihypertensive Properties

In Mexico black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) fruits are consumed fresh, dried or prepared in jam. Considering the evidence that has linked intake of fruits and vegetables rich in polyphenols to cardiovascular risk reduction, the aim of this study was to characterize the phenolic profile of black c...

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Main Authors: Francisco J. Luna-Vázquez, César Ibarra-Alvarado, Alejandra Rojas-Molina, Juana I. Rojas-Molina, Elhadi M. Yahia, Dulce M. Rivera-Pastrana, Adriana Rojas-Molina, Ángel Miguel Zavala-Sánchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-11-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
Prunus serotina
black cherry
polyphenols
antioxidant capacity
vasorelaxant effect
antihypertensive effect
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/12/14597

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