Advances in polyphenol research from Chile: a literature review

Lanuza, F. et al. (2023) Advances in polyphenol research from Chile: a literature review. Food Reviews International, 39(6), pp. 3134-3171. (doi: 10.1080/87559129.2021.2009508)

Abstract

Certain countries have the privilege of diverse ecosystems that allow access to wide food availability. This fact carries an intrinsic diversity in bioactive compounds such as phytochemicals, especially polyphenols. The aim of this review is to summarize the advances in polyphenols research which have been conducted in Chile, with a focus on polyphenol-rich foods and health-related outcomes. In the first part, several studies that have analyzed food sources rich in polyphenols are presented. This is followed by a description of in vitro and in vivo studies from Chile that have evaluated the polyphenol compounds of Chilean foods or their extracts along with their biological activity or health effects. Most polyphenol studies in our search have an in vitro experimental design where mainly protective activities are tested. The antioxidant effect is remarkable in all studies. As well as discussing the future direction of dietary assessment and the approach to biomarkers in this field, currently, additional emphasis and research investment are necessary to explore more native foods with an added value.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: food sources, polyphenol-rich foods, diet, health, Chile.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Villagran, Dr Marcelo and Celis, Dr Carlos and Petermann-Rocha, Mrs Fanny
• Authors: Lanuza, F., Zamora-Ros, R., Petermann-Rocha, F., Martínez-Sanguinetti, M.A., Troncoso-Pantoja, C., Labraña, A.M., Leiva-Ordoñez, A.M., Nazar, G., Ramírez-Alarcón, K., Ulloa, N., Lasserre-Laso, N., Parra-Soto, S., Martorell, M., Villagrán, M., Garcia-Diaz, D.F., Andrés-Lacueva, C., and Celis-Morales, C.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
• Journal Name: Food Reviews International
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• ISSN: 8755-9129
• ISSN (Online): 1525-6103
• Published Online: 14 December 2021
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor and Francis Group
• First Published: First published in Food Reviews International 39(6):3134-3171
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher