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Metabolic Changes in the Microbiome Are Driven by , Whole Food Nutrition Adapted From Collins, S., Reid, G., Nutrients 2016 8: 523
Whole Food Nutrient Profiles and Health Reduce blood pressure Reduce markers of oxidation Improve endothelial function Anti-inflammatory effects Anti-angiogenic Improve Glucose metabolism and beta-cell function Improve lipid profile Whole Food Phytonutrients
Phenolics Widely distributed class of bioactive compounds in plants Phenolic Compounds Polyphenols Tannins Flavonoids Flavones Isoflavones Flavonols Quercitin Rutin Kaempferol Flavonones Anthocyanidins Flavanols EGCG Proanthocyanidins Simple Phenolics Phenolic Acids Caffeic acid Chlorogenic acid Gallic acid Coumarins Widely distributed class of bioactive compounds in plants Some of the most bioactive class of compounds present in plant foods. Can be quantified Total Phenolics: Gallic Acid Equivalents (GAE) Total phenolics related to antioxidant activity and health outcomes Brewer MS. Comp Rev Food Sci Food Safety. 2011:10(4): 221-47.