Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
10539448 | Food Chemistry | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The in vivo cardiovascular protective effect of three different apple varieties was studied. ⺠The three apple varieties contained different amount of polyphenols and fibre. ⺠The cholesterol- and oxLDL-lowering effect correlated with phenolic content and composition of apples. ⺠Catechin, epicatechin and procyanidin B1 are the major contributors of the bioactive effect. ⺠Antioxidants and β-carotene could also contribute to apple's cardiovascular protective effect.
Related Topics
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Authors
Ana Teresa Serra, J. Rocha, B. Sepodes, Ana A. Matias, Rodrigo P. Feliciano, Agostinho de Carvalho, Maria R. Bronze, Catarina M.M. Duarte, M.E. Figueira,