The increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains contributes to the
reduced risk of many diseases related to metabolic syndrome, including neurodegenerative …

Bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, polyphenols, alkaloids and other nitrogen-
containing constituents, exert various beneficial effects arising from their antioxidant and anti …

Diabetic cardiomyopathy is one of the major mortality risk factors among diabetic patients
worldwide. It has been established that most of the cardiac structural and functional …

Drugs are bioactive compounds originally discovered from chemical structures present in
both the plant and animal kingdoms. These have the ability to interact with molecules found …

Aging contributes to the progressive loss of cellular biological functions and increases the
risk of age-related diseases. Cardiovascular diseases, some neurological disorders and …

A multitude of plant-derived bioactive compounds have shown significant promise in
preventing chronic illnesses, with flavonoids constituting a substantial class of naturally …

Chronic degenerative diseases (CDDs), represented mainly by obesity, cardiovascular
disease (CVD), diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD), inflammatory bowel diseases …

Highlights•Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main leading cause of mortality
worldwide, but can be prevented.•Functional foods (FF) should be produced to mitigate …

The health benefits of plant-based diets have been reported. Plant-based diets found in
Spain and other Mediterranean countries differ from typical diets in other countries. In the …

Context Olive leaf extract (OLE) is rich in phenolic compounds, which are known for their
health benefits. Cardiovascular diseases, primarily coronary heart disease and stroke, are …