Recently the use of bioactive α-glucosidase inhibitors for the treatment of diabetes have
been proven to be the most efficient remedy for controlling postprandial hyperglycemia and …

Although the interest towards functional food has dramatically increased, several factors
jeopardize their effective development. A univocally recognized definition and a dedicated …

Highlights•Berries have in vitro and in vivo antioxidant properties.•Studies reveal in vitro and
in vivo anti-hypertensive and antihyperglycemic activities.•Berries modulate pro …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most widespread form of diabetes, characterized by
chronic hyperglycaemia, insulin resistance, and inefficient insulin secretion and action …

Plant-derived functional foods are gaining considerable attention due to their safety and
therapeutic potentials. Research on plant-based functional foods presents several …

Berry-derived polyphenols are bioactive compounds synthesized and secreted by several
berry fruits. These polyphenols feature a diversity of chemical compounds, including …

Digestion is the key step for delivering nutrients and bioactive substances to the body. The
way different food components interact with each other and with digestive enzymes can …

Significant evidence suggests that polyphenol-rich diets have the ability to protect against
diabetes. Since several previous reviews focused on the nutrition and health effects …

With recent insight into the development of dietary supplements and functional foods, search
of effective phytochemical compounds and their mechanisms involved in prevention and …

Four economically important brown algae species (Ascophyllum nodosum, Laminaria
japonica, Lessonia trabeculate and Lessonia nigrecens) were investigated for phenolic …