Polyphenol-enriched extract of oil palm fronds (Elaeis guineensis) promotes vascular relaxation via endothelium-dependent mechanisms.

Plant-based polyphenolic compounds have been reported to possess cardiovascular health benefits. Several dietary sources, including herbs and spices, fruits and vegetables, and tea and wine, contain an array of biologically active compounds that have been shown to be effective in retarding oxidation...

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Main Authors: Abeywardena, Mahinda, Runnie, Irine, Nizar, Mohd, Suhaila, Momamed, Head, Richard
Format: Article
Published: John Wiley & Sons 2002
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/115622/