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24 Fantastic Phenolic Acid Health Benefits

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The phenolic acids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits but are not classed as essential nutrients). The 7 main phenolic acids are: - Capsaicin. - Curcumin. - Ellagic Acid. - Gallic Acid. - Salicylic Acid. - Tannic Acid. - Vanillin. They can be found in a wide range of plant based foods with berries, chilli peppers, grapes, nuts, spices and wine being some of the best sources. Although they do not get nearly as much publicity as the vitamins or minerals and are not believed to be essential, they still have a very important … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Phenolic Acids Tagged With: antioxidants, capsaicin, curcumin, ellagic acid, gallic acid, phenolic acids, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, salicylic acid, tannic acid, vanillin

The Tyrosol Esters Explained

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WHAT ARE THE TYROSOL ESTERS? The tyrosol esters are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits in the human body but are not classed as essential nutrients) that are found exclusively in olives, olive leaf and olive oil. Although they are not believed to be essential for human survival, the tyrosol esters have a number of important health benefits. For starters, they are amongst the most powerful antioxidants around and can provide significant protection from free radicals (harmful substances that are released into your body’s cells … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Tyrosol Esters Tagged With: antioxidants, hydroxytyrosol, oleocanthal, oleouropein, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, tyrosol, tyrosol esters

Oleuropein Explained

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WHAT IS OLEUROPEIN? Oleuropein is a tyrosol ester and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that is found in green olives, olive leaf and olive oil. It acts as a powerful antioxidant in the human body and may also have further health benefits. In this article I will be providing a full overview of oleuropein and discussing its possible health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF OLEUROPEIN? Awareness of oleuropein dates back to ancient times. Ancient Egyptians used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tyrosol Esters Tagged With: antioxidants, oleouropein, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, tyrosol esters

Oleocanthal Explained

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WHAT IS OLEOCANTHAL? Oleocanthal is a tyrosol ester and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that is found in extra virgin olive oil. Studies have shown that it can fight free radicals, reduce unnecessary inflammation and more. In this article I will be taking a deeper look at oleocanthal and discussing its key health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF OLEOCANTHAL? The discovery of oleocanthal dates back to 1999 when the biologist and geneticist Gary K.Beauchamp was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tyrosol Esters Tagged With: antioxidants, oleocanthal, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, tyrosol esters

Hydroxytyrosol Explained

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WHAT IS HYDROXYTYROSOL? Hydroxytyrosol is a tyrosol ester and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that is believed to be 1 of the most powerful antioxidants available. In this article I will be taking a detailed look at hydroxytyrosol. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF HYDROXYTYROSOL? There is very little information available on the discovery of tyrosol. However, people have been aware of its healing properties for many years with olive oil (1 of the main food sources of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tyrosol Esters Tagged With: antioxidants, hydroxytyrosol, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, tyrosol esters

Tyrosol Explained

3 olives next to a glass bottle of olive oil.

WHAT IS TYROSOL? Tyrosol is a tyrosol ester and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) which can protect your body’s cells from dangerous free radicals, reduce your heart disease risk and much more. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of tyrosol and its main health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF TYROSOL? There is very little information available on the discovery of tyrosol. However, people have been aware of its healing properties for many years … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tyrosol Esters Tagged With: antioxidants, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, tyrosol, tyrosol esters

The Lignans Explained

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WHAT ARE THE LIGNANS? The lignans are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits but are not classed as essential nutrients). They are mainly found in seeds with flaxseeds often being the richest source. Although they are not classed as essential nutrients, early evidence suggests that they can prevent a wide range of nasty diseases (such as cancer and heart disease) and much more. In this article I will be taking a detailed look at the lignans and providing a full breakdown of their health benefits. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Lignans Tagged With: antioxidants, lariciresinol, lignans, matairesinol, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, pinoresinol, Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside

Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside (SDG) Explained

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WHAT IS SECOISOLARICIRESINOL DIGLUCOSIDE? Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (also known as SDG) is a lignan and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) which has strong links with breast cancer prevention. In this article I will be taking a deeper look at secoisolariciresinol diglucoside and its main health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF SECOISOLARICIRESINOL DIGLUCOSIDE? Awareness of the lignans dates back to the ancient Egyptians who used flaxseed as a food and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lignans Tagged With: antioxidants, lignans, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients, SDG, Secoisolariciresinol, Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside

The Hydroxycinnamic Acids Explained

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WHAT ARE THE HYDROXYCINNAMIC ACIDS? The hydroxycinnamic acids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits in the human body but are not classed as essential nutrients). They are mainly found in coffee but can also be sourced from fresh fruits and vegetables. Whilst the hydroycinnamic acids are not believed to be essential for human survival, they do have a number of important health benefits. Apart from coumarin, they are all potent antioxidants which keep your body’s cells safe from harmful free radicals (dangerous substances that are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Hydroxycinnamic Acids Tagged With: antioxidants, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, coumarin, ferulic acid, hydroxycinnamic acids, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients

Coumarin Explained

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WHAT IS COUMARIN? Coumarin is a hydroxycinnamic acid and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) which can be sourced from apricots, tonka beans and more. It does have some potential health benefits in humans but is also very dangerous as a food additive. In this article I will be providing a full overview of coumarin and outlining its potential health benefits and potential health risks. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF COUMARIN? Coumarin was first isolated in 1820 by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hydroxycinnamic Acids Tagged With: coumarin, hydroxycinnamic acids, phenolic compounds, phytochemicals, phytonutrients

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