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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Main Authors: Jeremy P. E. Spencer, Maria Jose Oruna-Concha, Giulia Corona, Ana Rodriguez-Mateos, David Vauzour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-11-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/2/11/1106/