Total polyphenol content, carotenoid, tocopherol and fatty acid composition of commonly consumed Canadian pulses and their contribution to antioxidant activity

Phenylalanine and Tyrosine as Exogenous Precursors of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Secondary Metabolism through PAL-Associated Pathways

“…Total phenolics content was determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu method [50]. Briefly, 100 µL of the extract was mixed with 300 µL of 0.2 M Folin-Ciocalteu reagent and incubated for 10 min under shading conditions.…”

Quantification and cytoprotection by vanillin, 4-methylguaiacol and 4-ethylguaiacol against AAPH-induced abnormal oxidative stress in HepG2 cells

“…There has been increasing evidence that phenolic compounds may protect cell constituents against oxidative damage and therefore prevent or delay various chronic diseases associated with oxidative stress. 12,[38][39][40] However, available information on the cytoprotective effect of phenolic compounds in Chinese baijiu is scarce. Therefore, the aim of present study was to determine whether vanillin (VA), 4-methylguaiacol (4-MG), and 4-ethylguaiacol (4-EG) were widely present in Gujinggong (GJG) Chinese baijiu and whether these compounds could protect HepG2 cells against oxidative stress via activating the Nrf2 pathway, and to lay the foundation for better illustrating the healthy, protective properties of Chinese baijiu.…”

Potentialities of legumes in the pharmaceutical industry

“…54 Polyphenols, tocopherols, and carotenoids account for the antioxidant capacity of pulses, and in vitro free radical scavenging activity has been demonstrated for several varieties of beans, lentils, chickpeas, and peas. 55,56 Pulses are good source of minor compounds which may have important metabolic and/or physiological effects and provides potential impact on health. So these compounds are currently marketed as functional foods and nutraceutical ingredients.…”

“…However, the evidence available to date suggests consuming a diet enriched with whole pulses results in a significant and clinically meaningful reduction in total cholesterol and LDL-C, supporting a role for dietary pulses in the management and prevention of CVD. 56 The phytochemicals from legumes may be responsible for the beneficial cardiovascular effects since data from the Nurses. Health Study showed that folate and vitamin B6, from diet and supplements, conferred protection against coronary heart disease.…”