Chemistry and Biochemistry of Dietary Polyphenols
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Classification of Polyphenols
2.1. Phenolic Acids
2.2. Flavonoids
2.2.1. Isoflavones, Neoflavonoids and Chalcones
2.2.2. Flavones, Flavonols, Flavanones and Flavanonols
2.2.3. Flavanols and Proanthocyanidins
2.2.4. Anthocyanidins
2.3. Polyphenolic Amides
2.4. Other Polyphenols
3. Biosynthesis of Polyphenols
4. Separation, Identification and Analysis of Polyphenols
5. Biological Roles and Implications (Mainly on Antioxidant Activities)
5.1. Antioxidant Activity
5.2. Beyond the Usual Antioxidant Activity
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