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Polyphenols and Human Health: A Prospectus

Year: 2011

Type: review

Abstract: The lay press often heralds polyphenols as panacea for all sorts of diseases. The rationale is that their antioxidant activity would prevent free radical damage to macromolecules. However, basic and clinical science is showing that the reality is much more complex than this and that several issues, notably content in foodstuff, bioavailability, or in vivo antioxidant activity are yet to be resolved. We summarize the recent findings concerning the effects of polyphenols on human health, analyze the current limitations at pitfalls, and propose future directions for research.

Source: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition

DOI: 10.1080/10408391003698677

Authors: Francesco Visioli, Catalina Alarcón De La Lastra, Cristina Andres-Lacueva, Michael Aviram, Conceição Calhau, Alfredo Cassano, Massimo D’Archivio, Ana Faria, Gaëlle Favé, Vincenzo Fogliano, Rafael Llorach, Paola Vitaglione, Mario Zoratti, Marvin Edeas

Institutions: Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies, IMDEA Food, Universidad de Sevilla, Universitat de Barcelona, Rambam Health Care Campus, Universidade do Porto, University of Calabria, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Newcastle University, University of Naples Federico II

Language: English

Topic: Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities

Subfield: Biochemistry (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2117154880

FWCI: 2.418

Cites: 213

Cited by: 353

Related to: 10