The use of the products derived from the olive tree on human health dates back centuries. In
several civilizations, the olive tree had and still has a very strong cultural and religious …

In the European Union (EU), a total of 11,301,345 hectares are dedicated to the cultivation of
fruit trees, mainly olive orchards, grapevines, nut trees (almond, walnut, chestnut, hazelnut …

Hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol are dietary phenolic compounds present in virgin olive oil and
wine. Both compounds are also endogenously synthesized in our body as byproducts of …

Phenolic compounds are constituents of all higher plants. However, their biosynthesis is
often induced when plants are exposed to environmental stresses, such as salinity. The aim …

Over the years, health challenges have become increasingly complex and global and, at the
beginning of the 21st century, chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, neurological, and …

Neurological disorders are increasing at a faster pace due to oxidative stress, protein
aggregation, excitotoxicity, and neuroinflammation. It is reported that the Mediterranean diet …

Background Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) fruit has a unique sweet-sour taste and
is rich in beneficial compounds such as xanthones. Mangosteen originally been used in …

Cancer comprises a collection of related diseases characterized by the existence of altered
cellular pathways resulting in an abnormal tendency for uncontrolled growth. A broad …

The olive tree (Olea europaea L., Oleaceae) is one of the most important fruit trees in
Mediterranean basin and has been associated with numerous biological assets. These …

The objectives of this research were to study the best conditions for phenol extraction from
Olea europaea L. leaves and to evaluate the content of phenolics and the antioxidant activity …