The Diverse Efficacy of Food-Derived Proanthocyanidins for Middle-Aged and Elderly Women

Nutrients

Toru Izumi¹  Masakazu Terauchi² 

[1] Department of Production and Quality Control, Kikkoman Nutricare Japan Incorporation, Nihonbashikoamicho 3-11, Chuo, Tokyo 103-0016, Japan;Department of Women’s Health, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima 1-5-45, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan;

关键词: proanthocyanidin;    middle-aged;    women;    menopause;    cardiovascular disease;    grape seed;   

DOI  :  10.3390/nu12123833

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Middle-aged and elderly women are affected by various symptoms and diseases induced by estrogen deficiency. Proanthocyanidins, widely present in many kinds of fruits and berries, have many beneficial effects, such as antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. We researched the effects of proanthocyanidins for middle-aged and elderly women, finding that it has been revealed in many clinical trials and cohort studies that proanthocyanidins contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, cancer, osteoporosis, and urinary tract infection, as well as the improvement of menopausal symptoms, renal function, and skin damage. Thus, proanthocyanidins can be considered one of the potent representatives of complementary alternative therapy.

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