Bioactive Compounds and Health-promoting Properties of Berry Fruits: a Review

Overview

Journal Plant Foods Hum Nutr

Specialties Biology
Nutritional Sciences

Date 2008 Oct 22

PMID 18931913

Citations 136

Authors

Agnieszka Szajdek

E J Borowska

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Abstract

This study characterizes biologically active compounds of berry fruits, including non-nutritive compounds such as phenolic compounds, including anthocyanins, phenolic acids, stilbens and tannins, as well as nutritive compounds such as carotenoids and vitamin C. It discusses the biological activity of those compounds, in particular their antioxidant properties and the resulting health benefits.

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