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Micronutrients & recovery
Long-term consumption of foods rich in plant polyphenols is associated with the prevention or improvement of chronic diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders.
Incorporate a variety of polyphenol-rich plant foods (fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee) into your daily diet. This long-term dietary pattern supports heart health, blood sugar regulation, and cognitive function, acting as a preventive measure against chronic diseases.
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Long-term consumption of foods rich in plant polyphenols has been shown to improve conditions as diverse as diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, neurodegenerative diseases, and cardiovascular disease.
Why this rating
This is a review paper citing multiple studies; it aggregates evidence rather than providing a single primary trial.
Source
Polyphenols as Plant-Based Nutraceuticals: Health Effects, Encapsulation, Nano-Delivery, and Application
Zhiheng Zhang et al. · Foods · 2022
DOI 10.3390/foods11152189
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