Background and aims Inflammation is a major cause of chronic diseases. Several studies
have investigated the effects of tomato intake on inflammatory biomarkers; however, the …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurologic autoimmune disorder featured by chronic
inflammation of the central nervous system, demyelination and axonal damage. Recently …

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

The health effects of 100% fruit and vegetable juices (FVJ) represent a controversial topic.
FVJ contain notable amounts of free sugars, but also vitamins, minerals, and secondary …

Background A number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been conducted to
evaluate the hypotensive effects of tomato, lycopene, and related products. However, the …

Bioactive compounds in fruit and vegetables have a positive impact on human health by
reducing oxidative stress, inflammation, and the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer …

Background: Phytochemical, bioactive and nutraceutical compounds are terms usually
found in the scientific literature related to natural compounds found in plants linked to health …

Biomass polyphenols are bio-active macromolecules with distinct chemical structures in a
variety of biomass. In recent years, the study of biomass polyphenols and their application in …

Tomato paste production generates a residue known as tomato pomace, which corresponds
to peels and seeds separated during tomato processing. Currently, there is an opportunity to …

High-density lipoprotein (HDL) functional traits have emerged as relevant elements that may
explain HDL antiatherogenic capacity better than HDL cholesterol levels. These properties …