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36 Impressive Phenolic Compound Health Benefits

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The phenolic compounds are a large group of phytonutrients (non-essential, plant based nutrients that have a number of health benefits in humans). They can be broken down into the following 8 sub-groups: - Flavonoids. - Hydroxycinnamic Acids. - Monophenols. - Lignans. - Phenolic Acids. - Punicalagins. - Stilbenoids. - Tyrosol Esters. The phenolic compounds can be sourced from a wide range of fruits, herbs, nuts, vegetables, teas and wines. Whilst you do not technically need these natural nutrients to survive, failing to consume them means you will miss out on some significant health … [Read more...]

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The Phenolic Compounds Explained

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The phenolic compounds are a very large group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits in the human body but are not classed as essential nutrients).  They can be found in a wide range of fruits, nuts, teas and vegetables and can be broken down further into 8 sub-groups: - Flavonoids (which include anthocyanins, chalconoids, coumestans, flavanones, flavanonols, flavan-3-ols, flavones, flavonols and isoflavones). - Hydroxycinnamic Acids (which include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, coumarin and ferulic acid). - Monophenols (which include apiol, … [Read more...]

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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...]

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The Phenolic Acids Explained

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WHAT ARE THE PHENOLIC ACIDS? The phenolic acids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits but are not classed as essential nutrients). They can be found in a wide range of plant based foods including berries, chilli peppers, nuts and spices. Although the phenolic acids are not believed to be essential in humans, they do have numerous health benefits. With the exception of capsaicin they are all powerful antioxidants that can protect your body’s cells from dangerous free radicals (harmful by-products of oxygen related reactions). They … [Read more...]

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Curcumin Explained

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WHAT IS CURCUMIN? Curcumin is a phenolic 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). It is the active component in the spice turmeric and is believed to act in a protective capacity throughout the human body. In this article I will be taking a detailed look at curcumin and discussing its main health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF CURCUMIN? People were aware of the health benefits of curcumin as early as 1900 B.C. During this time turmeric was used in Indian … [Read more...]

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Capsaicin Explained

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WHAT IS CAPSAICIN? Capsaicin is a phenolic 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) that is found in chilli peppers. It is the main reason peppers are so hot and has been linked with cancer prevention, pain relief, reduced inflammation and more. In this article I will be providing a full overview of capsaicin and its main health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF CAPSAICIN? Capsaicin was first extracted from chilli peppers in an impure form by Christian … [Read more...]

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Vanillin Explained

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WHAT IS VANILLIN? Vanillin is a phenolic 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) that can be found in vanilla beans. In this article I will be looking at vanillin in greater detail and outlining its main health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF VANILLIN? Awareness of vanilla dates back to Aztec times where it was used as a flavouring for chocolate. Europeans became aware of chocolate and vanilla in 1520. Vanillin was first isolated from vanilla by … [Read more...]

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Tannic Acid Explained

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WHAT IS TANNIC ACID? Tannic acid is a phenolic 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). The value of tannic acid is often debated in health circles as it can sometimes be harmful to humans. In this article I will be providing a full overview of tannic acid, its potential health benefits and possible health risks. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF TANNIC ACID? There is very little information available on the discovery of tannic acid. The available information suggests … [Read more...]

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Salicylic Acid Explained

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WHAT IS SALICYLIC ACID? Salicylic acid is a phenolic 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) that is best known for its ability to fight acne. In this article I will be discussing salicylic acid in greater detail and outlining its health benefits. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF SALICYLIC ACID? The first references to salicylic acid date back to ancient texts from around 500 B.C. which mention the use of a bitter powder found in willow bark to ease pain and reduce … [Read more...]

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Gallic Acid Explained

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WHAT IS GALLIC ACID? Gallic acid is a phenolic 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) that acts as a powerful antioxidant, fights cancer, fights diabetes and much more. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of gallic acid and how it can benefit your body. WHEN WAS GALLIC ACID DISCOVERED? The French chemist and pharmacist Henri Braconnot was the first person to discover gallic acid in 1818. Before its health benefits were revealed, gallic acid … [Read more...]

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