polyphenols ↔ inflammation

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Inflammation and polyphenols are related because polyphenols in dietary plants protect against oxidative damage and inflammation caused by radical oxygen species [1], and consuming foods high in polyphenols lowers inflammation [2], with fruits, vegetables, and teas rich in polyphenols fighting inflammation [3][4][5].

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Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Library of Medicine 1 fact

claimFruits and vegetables such as blueberries, apples, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower are high in natural antioxidants, polyphenols, and other anti-inflammatory compounds that may protect against inflammation.

Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com WebMD 1 fact

claimGreen, white, and black teas contain polyphenols, which are substances that fight inflammation.

Understanding chronic inflammation: Causes, symptoms and ... uhc.com UnitedHealthcare 1 fact

claimConsuming fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, such as blueberries, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, may help fight inflammation.

Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua Javier Tardío, María de Cortes Sánchez-Mata, Ramón Morales, María Molina, Patricia García-Herrera, Patricia Morales, Carmen Díez-Marqués, Virginia Fernández-Ruiz, Montaña Cámara, Manuel Pardo-de-Santayana, María Cruz Matallana-González, Brígida María Ruiz-Rodríguez, Daniel Sánchez-Mata 1 fact

referenceF. Conforti et al. published a study in 2009 in Food Chemistry regarding the protective ability of Mediterranean dietary plants against oxidative damage, specifically examining the role of radical oxygen species in inflammation and the content of polyphenols, flavonoids, and sterols.

Understanding acute and chronic inflammation - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Robert H. Shmerling · Harvard Health Publishing 1 fact

claimConsuming foods high in antioxidants known as polyphenols can lower inflammation.