Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are generated by nonenzymatic modifications of
macromolecules (proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids) by saccharides (glucose, fructose, and …

Resveratrol, the phenolic substance isolated initially from Veratrum grandiflorum and richly
present in grapes, wine, peanuts, soy, and berries, has been attracting attention of scientists …

Human intervention trials have provided evidence for protective effects of various (poly)
phenol-rich foods against chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease …

Secondary metabolites, also known as phytochemicals, natural products or plant
constituents are responsible for medicinal properties of plants to which they belong. The role …

Wine is a popular alcoholic beverage that has been consumed for hundreds of years.
Benefits from moderate alcohol consumption have been widely supported by the scientific …

Underlying etiological factors in the development of obesity-related chronic diseases are
long-term imbalances of oxidative and inflammatory stress leading to tissue dysfunction …

The endothelium, which forms the inner cellular lining of blood vessels and lymphatics, is a
highly metabolically active organ that is involved in many physiopathological processes …

Red wine, an alcoholic beverage is composed of a spectrum of complex compounds such
as water, alcohol, glycerol, organic acid, carbohydrates, polyphenols, and minerals as well …

The human intestinal tract is home to a complex microbial community called microbiota. This
gut microbiota, whilst playing essential roles in the maintenance of the health of the host, is …

This review discusses the inconsistent recommendations on alcohol consumption and its
association with chronic disease, highlighting the need for an evidence-based consensus …