Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common pathological conditions in both
community and hospital settings. It has been estimated that about 150 million people …

Background Procyanidins, commonly found in plant natural sources, are polymerized forms
of flavanols, which are a subclass of flavonoids. They have been reported to exhibit broad …

Blueberries are a rich source of polyphenols, widely studied for the prevention or attenuation
of metabolic diseases. However, the health contribution and mechanisms of action of …

Cranberries are a rich source of (poly) phenols, in particular proanthocyanidins,
anthocyanins, flavonols, and phenolic acids. However, little is known about their …

The beneficial health effects of cranberries have been attributed to their (poly) phenol
content. Recent studies have investigated the absorption, metabolism and excretion of …

Blueberry consumption can prevent obesity-linked metabolic diseases, and it has been
proposed that the polyphenol content of blueberries may contribute to these effects …

Flavanols, a subgroup of polyphenols, are secondary metabolites with antioxidant properties
naturally produced in various plants (eg, green tea, cocoa, grapes, and apples); they are a …

The “A-type” proanthocyanidins in cranberry fruit (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) are bioactive
components associated with prevention of urinary tract infections (UTI). Cranberry juice, fruit …

This review is the sixth update of the original article published in 1999 on the application of
MALDI mass spectrometry to the analysis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates and brings …

Recent advances in cranberry research have expanded the evidence for the role of this
Vaccinium berry fruit in modulating gut microbiota function and cardiometabolic risk factors …