Grape Polyphenols' Effects in Human Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes.
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Molecules. 2017-01-01, vol. 22, n° 1, p. 1-19
English Abstract
The consumption of fruits and vegetables, as well as foods enriched in bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals, has increased due to consumers' interest in the relevance of food composition for human health. Considerable ...Read more >
The consumption of fruits and vegetables, as well as foods enriched in bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals, has increased due to consumers' interest in the relevance of food composition for human health. Considerable recent interest has focused on bioactive phenolic compounds in grape, as they possess many biological activities, such as antioxidant, cardioprotective, anticancer, anti-inflammation, anti-ageing and antimicrobial properties. Observational studies indicate that the intake of polyphenol-rich foods improves vascular health, thereby significantly reducing the risk of hypertension, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Other researchers have described the benefits of a grape polyphenol-rich diet for other types of maladies such as diabetes mellitus. This is a comprehensive review on the consumption of polyphenolic grape compounds, concerning their potential benefits for human health in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.Read less <
Keywords
Vigne
Vitis vinifera
English Keywords
Cardiovascular Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus
Fruit
Humans
Polyphenols
Risk Factors
Vitis
Wine
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