A polyphenol antioxidant found in the skin of grapes, Resveratrol’s purpose is to protect the grape from microbial attacks, cold weather and UV radiation.Studies have shown Resveratrol can also boost learning, memory and cognitive power in the hippocampus section of your brain. Resveratrol can ...
Recently, tremendous scientific interest has been aroused by the potential cancer-protective properties of the Mediterranean diet, a diet characterized by the high intake of polyphenol-rich foods such as vegetables, fruits, and olive oil. Dietary polyphenols act as highly effective chemopreventive agents...
So scientists began to search for other properties of olive oil that might be responsible for its health-promoting effects. That's when they found hydroxytyrosol - the polyphenol thought to be responsible for olive oil's anti-inflammatory effects. Its ability to absorb free radicals and protect ...
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