Polyphenol

Dandelion leaves boost brain-protective compounds after digestion

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A common wild plant may hold hidden brain benefits. Dandelion leaf polyphenols survive digestion and continue targeting pathways associated with Alzheimer’s disease.  Study: Characterisation of Dandelion Polyphenols and Their In Vitro Neuroprotective Effects During Simulated Digestion. Image credit: DUSAN ZIDAR/Shutterstock.com A recent study in Foods examined the enzyme-targeted neuroprotective potential of polyphenols from dandelion flowers, roots, … Read more

New review explores whether berries can slow cognitive decline linked to obesity

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Can everyday berries help protect the aging brain? A new systematic review explores how berry-derived polyphenols may influence metabolism, inflammation, and memory, while highlighting the need for larger, well-controlled trials to confirm their clinical impact. Review: Berry Consumption and Its Role in the Modulation of Obesity and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Image Credit: r.classen / Shutterstock … Read more

Wild Blueberries Show Promise in Fight against Heart Disease and Diabetes

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Wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) are North American perennial plants rich in polyphenols, including flavonoids, beneficial to human health. A new paper published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition provides a summary of the evidence and perspectives presented at an expert symposium that focused on wild blueberries and cardiometabolic health. Vaccinium angustifolium. … Read more

Scientists boost black cabbage’s health benefits with targeted fermentation

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Innovative fermentation methods reveal how pressed black cabbage, enriched with yeast or bacteria, delivers superior health benefits and flavor, opening new possibilities for functional foods. Study: Innovative approaches for the fermentation of black cabbage with improved nutritional and health-promoting traits. Image Credit: Robyn-May / Shutterstock In a recent article published in the journal LWT – Food Science … Read more

What do Blue Zone diets have in common? Polyphenols that may slow aging

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Long-lived communities eat plants rich in natural compounds that may slow aging—now scientists are uncovering how these polyphenols work at the cellular level and why they might be key to a longer, healthier life. Review: Dietary polyphenols as geroprotective compounds: From Blue Zones to hallmarks of ageing. Image Credit Zaporizhzhia vector / Shutterstock In a recent review … Read more

How olive oil bioactives regulate genes linked to insulin resistance

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Review explains how olive oil’s bioactive compounds influence key genetic pathways to improve glucose metabolism, reduce inflammation, and support beta-cell function—offering a natural approach to fighting Type 2 Diabetes. ​​​​​​​Review: Impact of Olive Oil Components on the Expression of Genes Related to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: sebra / Shutterstock In a recent review published in … Read more