The biological activities of natural lignans from olives and virgin olive oils: A review

Dietary guidelines recommend diets rich in plant foods, because they are associated with a lower incidence of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. The compounds that exhibit these health benefits are a matter of debate; however, scientific evidence assigns an importa...

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Main Authors: Alicia López-Biedma, Cristina Sánchez-Quesada, Miguel Delgado-Rodríguez, José J. Gaforio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-10-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464616301839