Naslov
Dietary polyphenols as neuroprotective food ingredients

Autori
Marić, Mirela ; Badanjak Sabolović, Marija ; Rimac Brnčić, Suzana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
53rd International Neuropsychiatric Pula Congress, Proceedings / - Pula, 2013, 82-82

Skup
53rd International Neuropsychiatric Pula Congress,

Mjesto i datum
Pula, Hrvatska, 19.06.2013. - 22.06.2013

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
polyphenols; oxidative stress; cherry juice; green tea

Sažetak
Dietary polyphenols are natural substances that are present in fruits and vegetables and plant derived beverages such as tea, coffee and red wine and many other edible plants. Polyphenols can broadly be divided into two categories, i.e. flavonoids and non-flavonoids polyphenols. The non- flavonoids phenolics include phenolic acids while flavonoids can be divided in various subclasses according to the degree of oxidation of the heterocyclic ring: flavones, flavonols, flavanols, flavanones, isoflavones and anthocyanins. These compounds have health promoting effects through prevention of coronary diseas and cancer, antiinflammatory and antimicrobial activities. Polyphenols also have been reported to exhibit antioxidant properties and protect neurons against oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is associated with an excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species in cells ; a process previously implicated in the development of many neurodegenerative diseases.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Prehrambena tehnologija

POVEZANOST RADA