Work

Exploring the bioavailability of (poly)phenols from berries and their potential activities in humans

Year: 2014

Type: dissertation

Abstract: (Poly)phenols are the most widely distributed secondary metabolites, in plants, and, therefore, are regular constituents of human food products. The regular ingestion of (poly)phenol-containing foods has been associated with a reduced risk of acquiring chronic diseases and many studies are currently trying to corroborate this theory. However, the precise contribution of (poly)phenols to disease prevention is still unknown.(...)

Source: Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)

Author: Rui C. Pimpão

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

Funders: Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division, Universidade de Lisboa, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Interreg, FP7 Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Biotechnology

Awards: Projecto Estratégico - LA 4 - 2011-2012, G3665129622, G5916238365, NEUROPROTECTIVE EFFECTS ON A NEURODEGENERATION CELL MODEL EXHIBITED BY SERUM BIOAVAILABLE METABOLITES OBTAINED FROM A HUMAN INTERVENTION STUDY WITH HIGHLY ANTIOXIDANT FRUITS, G795275760, G8952488736

OpenAlex ID: W62481857

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