Ellagic acid (EA) is a bioactive polyphenolic compound naturally occurring as secondary
metabolite in many plant taxa. EA content is considerable in pomegranate (Punica granatum …

Abstract (Poly) phenols (PPs) constitute a large family of phytochemicals with high chemical
diversity that are known to be active principles of plant-derived nutraceuticals and herbal …

Ellagic acid is a common metabolite present in many medicinal plants and vegetables. It is
present either in free form or as part of more complex molecules (ellagitannins), which can …

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined as the cluster of metabolic
disorders that consist of insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, central adiposity …

Recently many review papers regarding antioxidants from different sources and different
extraction and quantification procedures have been published. However none of them has …

The biological properties of dietary polyphenols are greatly dependent on their
bioavailability that, in turn, is largely influenced by their degree of polymerization. The gut …

Urolithins are dibenzo [b, d] pyran‐6‐one derivatives that are produced by the human gut
microbiota from ellagitannins and ellagic acid (EA). These metabolites are much better …

There is substantial interest in the role of plant secondary metabolites as protective dietary
agents. In particular, the involvement of flavonoids and related compounds has become a …

Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that nutritional habits, like those based on high
consumption of fruits and vegetables, have been associated with a longer life expectancy …

Oxidative stress causes various diseases, such as type II diabetes and dyslipidemia, while
antioxidants in foods may prevent a number of diseases and delay aging by exerting their …