Plant polyphenols as dietary antioxidants in human health and disease.
Polyphenols are secondary metabolites of plants and are generally involved in defense against ultraviolet radiation or aggression by pathogens. In the last decade, there has been much interest in the potential health benefits of dietary plant polyphenols as antioxidant. Epidemiological studies and associated meta-analyses strongly suggest that long term consumption of diets rich in plant polyphenols offer protection against development of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative diseases. Here we present knowledge about the biological effects of plant polyphenols in the context of relevance to human health.
Pandey
Kanti Bhooshan
KB
Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India.
Rizvi
Syed Ibrahim
SI
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005419:Flavonoids / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D010636:Phenols / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology; D010944:Plants / Q000737:chemistry*; D059808:Polyphenols
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D000975:Antioxidants; D005419:Flavonoids; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents; D010636:Phenols; D059808:Polyphenols