Polyphenols: Secondary Metabolites with a Biological Impression

• Published in: Nutrients Vol. 16; no. 15; p. 2550
• Main Authors: Bolat, Ecem, Sarıtaş, Sümeyye, Duman, Hatice, Eker, Furkan, Akdaşçi, Emir, Karav, Sercan, Witkowska, Anna Maria
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 01.08.2024
• Subjects: Acids; Aging; Antioxidants; biological activity; Biological Availability; Cancer therapies; Carbon; Cereals; Diabetes; Dietary Supplements; Flavonoids; Food; Fruit - chemistry; health; Humans; Legumes; Medical research; Medicine, Experimental; Metabolic disorders; Metabolites; Nanoparticles; nutrition; Nutrition research; Plant metabolites; Polyphenols; Polyphenols - pharmacokinetics; Polyphenols - pharmacology; Prevention; Secondary Metabolism; secondary metabolite; Seeds; Solvents; Ultrasonic imaging; Vegetables - chemistry; health; nutrition; biological activity; secondary metabolite
• ISSN: 2072-6643; 2072-6643
• DOI: 10.3390/nu16152550

Polyphenols are natural compounds which are plant-based bioactive molecules, and have been the subject of growing interest in recent years. Characterized by multiple varieties, polyphenols are mostly found in fruits and vegetables. Currently, many diseases are waiting for a cure or a solution to reduce their symptoms. However, drug or other chemical strategies have limitations for using a treatment agent or still detection tool of many diseases, and thus researchers still need to investigate preventive or improving treatment. Therefore, it is of interest to elucidate polyphenols, their bioactivity effects, supplementation, and consumption. The disadvantage of polyphenols is that they have a limited bioavailability, although they have multiple beneficial outcomes with their bioactive roles. In this context, several different strategies have been developed to improve bioavailability, particularly liposomal and nanoparticles. As nutrition is one of the most important factors in improving health, the inclusion of plant-based molecules in the daily diet is significant and continues to be enthusiastically researched. Nutrition, which is important for individuals of all ages, is the key to the bioactivity of polyphenols.