Polyphenols: Benefits to the Cardiovascular System in Health and in Aging

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Khurana, Sandhya ; Venkataraman, Krishnan ; Hollingsworth, Amanda ; Piche, Matthew ; Tai, T. C.

Northern Ontario Sch Med

关键词: cardiovascular;    ROS;    polyphenols;    aging;    resveratrol;    EGCG;    curcumin;    olive oil;    quercetin;    berries;   

DOI  :  10.3390/nu5103779

学科分类：食品科学和技术

【 摘 要 】

Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of naturally occurring dietary polyphenols in promoting cardiovascular health and emphasized the significant role these compounds play in limiting the effects of cellular aging. Polyphenols such as resveratrol, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and curcumin have been acknowledged for having beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, while some have also been shown to be protective in aging. This review highlights the literature surrounding this topic on the prominently studied and documented polyphenols as pertaining to cardiovascular health and aging.