Beneficial effects of natural plant polyphenols on the human body have been evaluated in a
number of scientific research projects. Bioactive polyphenols are natural compounds of …

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally, associated with multifactorial
pathophysiological components. In particular, genetic mutations, infection or inflammation …

Importance Breast cancer is the leading cause of female cancer burden, and its incidence
has increased by more than 20% worldwide since 2008. Some observational studies have …

The increasing interest in the Mediterranean diet hinges on its healthy and anti-ageing
properties. The composition of fatty acids, vitamins and polyphenols in olive oil, a key …

Growing scientific literature data suggest that the intake of natural bioactive compounds
plays a critical role in preventing or reducing the occurrence of human chronic non …

The traditional Mediterranean diet (MD) is associated with long life and lower prevalence of
cardiovascular disease and cancers. The main components of this diet include high intake of …

An emerging body of evidence indicates that oleuropein, a biophenol usually found in olive
leaves, extra-virgin olive oil and in some species of the Oleaceae family has potent …

Iridoids, which have beneficial health properties, include a wide group of cyclopentane [c]
pyran monoterpenoids present in plants and insects. The cleavage of the cyclopentane ring …

Olive family (Oleaceae) contains several species among which Olea europaea L. is mostly
used for production of olive oils. Various parts of olive tree are rich source of diverse …

Cancer cells exhibit enhanced proliferation rate and a resistance to apoptosis.
Epidemiological studies suggest that olive oil intake is associated with a reduced risk of …