In:
Chemie in unserer Zeit, Wiley, Vol. 47, No. 2 ( 2013-04), p. 80-91
Abstract:
Polyphenolics are ubiquitous secondary plant metabolites. Polyphenolics serve in plants as UV protecting agents, flower pigments und protecting agents against microorganisms and herbivores. Humans have taken advantage of the chemical properties of phenolics for centuries in leather tanning, herbal remedies or food production. Most importantly all dietary plants contain ample amounts of polyphenolics able to protect them from multifactorial diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer or diabetis. Which compounds, however, are responsible for the beneficial health effect of a diet rich in plants and how do they function in the human body? This contribution summarises various aspects of polyphenol chemistry and biology with an emphasis on polyphenolics in the human diet.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0009-2851
,
1521-3781
DOI:
10.1002/ciuz.201300589
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2013
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2006650-8
detail.hit.zdb_id:
6904-8
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