Abstract

GUTIERREZ-GRIJALVA, Erick Paul et al. Review: dietary phenolic compounds, health benefits and bioaccessibility. ALAN [online]. 2016, vol.66, n.2, pp.87-100. ISSN 0004-0622.

Phenolic compounds are ubiquitous in plant-based foods. High dietary intake of fruits, vegetables and cereals are related to a decreased rate in chronic diseases. Phenolic compounds are thought to be responsible, at least in part, for those health effects. Nonetheless, the bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds is not often considered in these studies; thus, a precise mechanism of action of phenolic compounds is not known. In this review, we aim to present a comprehensive knowledge of the potential health promotion effects of polyphenols and the importance of considering the factors that affect their bioavailability on research projects.

Keywords : Phenolic compounds; biotransformation; metabolism.

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