Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Univariate analysis (matched for age, sex, and physical activity) showed that a 1-SD increment in the total polyphenol eaten (281.0 mg/d) was associated with a decreased risk of LSS (OR=0.63; 95% CI 0.49-0.82). (more…)
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. A polyphenol extract combination (Lemon verbena and Hibiscus extracts, standardized in verbascocide and anthocyanins, mixed in a 65%-35% ratio) decreased appetite sensation and reduced fat mass in overweight and obese subjects. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Positive correlation observed between cognitive sums, NGF-R-R, and BDNF in men versus women. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Researchers demonstrated that catechin epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) could promote hearing-impaired recovery by suppressing the Notch signaling pathway. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results emphasize the importance of a varied diet of polyphenol-rich foods such as nuts, fruits, and vegetables to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, twelve weeks of supplementation with an apple polyphenol reduced ultraviolet irradiation induced skin pigmentation in healthy women. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A six-month supplementation with a polyphenol-rich extract of blueberry and grape (PEGB), improved verbal episodic memory in healthy older adults. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementing with a combination of vitamin C, vitamin E, lysosome and carbazochrome significantly improved gingival inflammation in study participants with chronic periodontitis. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A two-week supplementation of flavonoids significantly increased plasma levels of circulating gut-derived polyphenols in exercising participants. (more…)
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Data suggest that dietary polyphenols may act in the gut to modify microbial community structure, resulting in lessened intestinal and systemic inflammation and improved metabolic outcomes.
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Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Annurca polyphenol extract effectively lowers cholesterol and fatty acid synthesis by reprogramming hepatic cell metabolism and promoting mitochondrial respiration, lipolysis, and fatty acid beta-oxidation. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with poorly bioavailable grape polyphenol extract significantly increased free radical scavenging activity of the altered gut microbiome in metabolically compromised obese high fat diet-fed mice. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twenty-five healthy study participants, who consumed an apple and blackcurrant polyphenol-rich beverage, significantly decreased postprandial glycemia within the first half hour of consuming a high-carbohydrate meal and maintained the inhibitory effect for up to two hours post-meal. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A six-week consumption of 333 mg of strawberry and cranberry polyphenols significantly improved insulin sensitivity in the polyphenol group compared to the control. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study participants who consumed ten grams of dark chocolate had a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure and heart rate compared to the control group who ate white chocolate. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results found a reduced cardiovascular risk associated with decreased LDL oxidation in the participating military personnel who supplemented with a single dose (200 mg proanthocyanidins) from dry Vitis vinifera extract during intense physical training.
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Written by Angeline A. De Leon. In a randomized, crossover, double-blind, controlled study, a proprietary blend of 250 mg of grape and apple polyphenols (VinitronTM) significantly enhanced the endurance capacity and delayed exhaustion in the 48 participating subjects. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Subjects consuming 300-450 grams of fatty fish and 100-gram bilberry portions per week saw a 21.2% decrease the total levels of glucose. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. High polyphenol olive oil was significantly more effective in decreasing LDL values than low polyphenol olive oil. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a randomized, double-blind controlled study, 28 g of Ardeh (or Tahini) caused a 10 % (-15.3 mg/L) decrease in serum triglycerides. (more…)
