Sentences with phrase «of plant phenols»

This is thought to be due to the antioxidant properties of the plant phenols that inhibit growth of cancerous cells.

To withstand all of this, trees have created a strong immunity of plant phenol chemicals and bioflavonoids to defend themselves,» she said.

These are catechins, a type of plant phenol with a variety of beneficial properties.

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Such whole - grain varieties contain high levels of phenols and tannins, two plant compounds with a knack for mopping up free radicals that can wreak havoc on cell membranes and other delicate machinery within the human body.

To help ease your conscious even more, here are some of the top benefits of dark chocolate: • Lowers blood pressure due to the cocoa plant phenols.

Blueberries are not only delicious, they're low on the glycemic index, contain loads of fiber, and are packed with plant phenols and antioxidants.

In the case of the seeds, on the other hand, the diffusion of phenols decreases as the grape ripens because lignification occurs (sealing of the plant walls through the deposit of lignin) in much of the material, impeding the diffusion of phenols.

The margarines of today are much better than they used to be and some of them that have been fortified with plant phenols such as «Logicol» in Australia are a very healthy spread which can help to lower cholesterol reabsorption.

A great number of plant species contain (poly) phenols, but their usefulness depends on their anti-inflammatory action, bioavailability, and the amount consumed.

Lesca, P: Protective effects of ellagic acid and other plant phenols on benzo (a) pyrene - induced neoplasia in mice.

Calendula contains high levels of carvacrol, a monoterpenoid phenol that has been described as a promoter for liver regeneration and is thought to be responsible for the digestive action of the plant.

The fresh version (plums) and the dried version (prunes) of the plant are rich in phenols, and their function as antioxidants has been well - documented.

Artichoke also provides 20 % of you dietary fiber needs and a range of glycosides and plant phenols such as rutin and gallic acid.

Curcumin is not essential for the growth and survival of turmeric, rather it is a natural phenol which defends the plant against herbivores, a feature it shares with other secondary metabolites, which are often used in medicine or as food additives.