Health Benefits Of Phenolic Antioxidants (Original PDF From Publisher)

Health Benefits Of Phenolic Antioxidants (Original PDF From Publisher)

Written by Frank Columbus

As part of regular cellular activity, cells constantly create free radicals.

However, the pathophysiology of many diseases, including cancer, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, etc., is heavily influenced by

the overproduction of free radicals.

One important chemical activity that damages cells is oxidation, which also generates free radicals and starts chain reactions.

Antioxidants are substances that prevent oxidation; phenols are well known for having strong antioxidant capabilities.

Plants contain phenolic chemicals in a large range of chemical configurations.

Quinones, tannins, lignins, lignans, stilbenes, essential oils, chalcones, phenolic acids and their ester derivatives, flavonoids and

benzopyran derivatives are examples of naturally occurring phenolic chemicals.

Nutraceuticals are being taken globally as prophylactics for the prevention of numerous diseases under the names of functional foods

and dietary supplements.

Since polyphenols make up the majority of these products, this book offers insight into the therapeutic potential of both synthetic and

natural polyphenols, with a focus on their pharmacology.