Dietary polyphenols and their effects on cell biochemistry and pathophysiology 2014

Epidemiological studies suggest that high dietary intake of phytochemicals and in particular of polyphenols is associated with decreased risk of a multitude of diseases states including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. As oxidative stress is involved in all these pathological conditions, the antioxidant properties of polyphenols and other natural compounds have attracted the interest of many authors