Benefits of polyphenol intake on the cardiovascular risk parameter

Abstract

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Polyphenols are a large and heterogeneous group of compounds widely distributed in fruits, vegetables, cereals and their products such as coffee or wine. These bioactive compounds can ameliorate our health by improving certain risk factors, especially the cardiovascular ones. Thus, many investigations have focused on the effects of some polyphenols and polyphenol-rich foods on cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.