Polyphenols occur naturally in plant foods. They give color and flavor to plants and herbs. These substances can improve human digestion, brain function and blood sugar levels and protect us against blood clots, heart disease and certain cancers. Not all polyphenols are equal. They often have a different effect.
What do polyphenols do for humans?Polyphenols occur naturally in plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, tea, cocoa and…
Studies show that people who eat a diet rich in polyphenols -- who consume more than 650 milligrams per…
The top 6 and top 60 foods with the highest polyphenol content. A French research team has measured the total…
Why an olive tree can live to be 1000 years old Olive tree leaves are found to be very good…
Mediterranean diet is identified as the most important factor in the fight against cardiovascular disease. One of its most important…
Olive leaf extract mainly contains the polyphenol oleuropein . What did scientists discover about hydroxytyrosol, oleocanthal, oleuropein and other phenols…
Coconut oil contains at least 10 polyphenols being:garlic acid, ferulic acid, quercetin, methyl catechin, p-coumaric, acid dihydrokaempferol and myricetin glycoside,…
On Pubmed (National Library of Medicine) we find no less than 258 published studies under 'olive leaf extract'. Compared to…
Lower blood sugar levelsReducing the risk of cardiovascular diseaseHelp prevent blood clotsHelp the blood vessels relaxStrengthen us against cancerHelp for…
The two health benefits of extra virgin olive oil: The omega 9 content (the monounsaturated fatty acids especially with regard…
Olive oil and olive leaf extract:Fresh leaves contain the most polyphenols. Frying destroys many polyphenols and greatly reduces their strength.…
Polyphenols are secondary plant metabolites that we consume daily. Most of these are derived from l-phenylalanine via the phenylpropanoid pathway.…
Several articles on polyphenols and olive leaf extract. Written by Bart Maes. The organic veggie man. His articles always have…