Sentences with phrase «phenolic compounds known»

Flaxseed contains specialized phenolic compounds known as lignans which have phytoestrogenic and anti-tumerogenic properties.

It is therefore not surprising that flaxseed is the most prominent oilseed studied to date as a functional food, since it is a leading source of α - linolenic acid (52 % of total fatty acids) and of phenolic compounds known as lignans [28].

Olive leaf extract contains oleuropein, which is a phenolic compound known to have significant antioxidant properties.

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Scientists at the University of Leicester, UK, analyzed the phenolic compounds in brown rice, brown rice bran, and white milled rice (from the same varietal) to look for known cancer - suppressive compounds.

Pumpkin seeds are a powerhouse source of antioxidants known as phenolic compounds which support heart health and prevent disease.

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.

A number of phenolic compounds that form naturally in the date fruit as it ripens are known for their antioxidant potential.

Ellagic Acid is a phenolic compound that has become known as a potent anti - carcinogenic / anti-mutagenic compound.

It is not known to be harmful to cats or kittens since it does not contain phenols or phenolic compounds, which occur naturally in many essential oils.»