Polyphenols and Human Health: Prevention of Disease and Mechanisms of Action
Polyphenols are found ubiquitously in plants and their regular consumption has been associated with a reduced risk of a number of chronic diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and neurodegenerative disorders. Rather than exerting direct antioxidant effects, the mechanisms by which...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-11-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/2/11/1106/ |