Polyphenols: Exploring the Potential Health Benefits and Beyond
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemicals and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 October 2024 | Viewed by 5106
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food allergy; cross-reactivity; food allergens
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polyphenols are secondary plant metabolites. According to their diverse chemical structures, polyphenols can be classified into several groups. The main families are phenolic acids, flavanoids, stilbenes, and lignans.
Some major sources of them are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, spices, seasoning, coffee, tea, red wine, cocoa, and virgin olive oil, among others.
The class and amount of polyphenols in foods can vary depending on several factors. For instance, the location where food is cultivated, the way it is farmed and transported, the grade of maturation, and the cooking method. This class of phytochemicals offers various health benefits. Several research have conducted studies to evaluate their health consequences. Thus, regular consumption of these compounds is thought to protect against developing cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes, and even certain types of cancer. It is also believed to improve brain health and digestion. They also contribute to improving insulin resistance, lipid profiles, and blood pressure. Their role in the elimination of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are instigators of several illnesses, has also been established. Phenolic compounds are also known to affect the gut microbiota composition, which converts polyphenols into bioactive compounds with important therapeutic effects.
Taking into account these facts, the main objective of this issue is focused on different topics related to polyphenols, including their relationship with microbiota and health in general, senolytic activity, technological innovations in extraction processes, sensory aspects, and novel technologies for delivery to target organs. This Special Issue of Nutrients entitled “Polyphenols: Exploring the Potential Health Benefits and Beyond” welcomes original research and reviews of the literature concerning this important topic.
Dr. Carlos Pastor-Vargas
Prof. Dr. Maria Victoria Gil Álvarez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polyphenols
- agro-food residues
- valorization
- bioactive compounds
- food chemistry
- therapeutic effects
- microbiota
- food allergy
- senolytic activity
