Sentences with phrase «phenolic compounds work»

Ginger: Phenolic compounds work to relieve gastrointestinal irritations, alleviate nausea and reduce inflammation.

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From their previous studies, the researchers knew that some foods worked better than others to neutralize garlic breath, and they theorized that two separate factors are responsible: Phenolic compounds, which are antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables; and enzymes, which are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions.

Apple juice and mint juice, which had been strained to remove the phenolic compounds, didn't work nearly as well as their whole - food versions did — supporting the researchers» theory that these compounds do indeed play a large role.

To test their theory — and see which specific phenolic compounds and enzymes worked best — the researchers asked volunteers to chew 3 grams of softneck garlic cloves for 25 seconds.