ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2014
Culinary herbs and spices: their bioactive properties, the contribution of polyphenols and the challenges in deducing their true health benefits.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 63 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Effects of Culinary Spices on Liking and Consumption of Protein Rich Foods in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.Nutrients · 2023Trial
- Polyphenol-rich curry made with mixed spices and vegetables benefits glucose homeostasis in Chinese males (Polyspice Study): a dose-response randomized controlled crossover trial.European journal of nutrition · 2019Trial
- Incorporating freeze-dried strawberry powder into a high-fat meal does not alter postprandial vascular function or blood markers of cardiovascular disease risk: a randomized controlled trial.The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2017Trial
- Spices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain.Nutrition reviews · 2026Review
- Impact of Plant Part and Age ofMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Medical Nutrition Therapy in the Management of Patients with Obesity and Endometriosis: from the Mediterranean Diet To the Ketogenic Diet, Through Supplementation. The Role of the Nutritionist in Clinical Management.Current obesity reports · 2025Review
- Polyphenol Intake from Herbs and Spices.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Computational modeling approach to identify potential anti-Campylobacter peptides fromOpen veterinary journal · 2025Review
- From phytochemicals to recipes: health indications and culinary uses of herbs and spices.NPJ science of food · 2025Article
- Existing food processing classifications overlook the phytochemical composition of processed plant-based protein-rich foods.Nature food · 2025Article
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- Effects of spices mixture and cooking on antioxidant activity in Ethiopian spicy hot red pepper powder.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Chemical profiling of coriander, garlic and their combination to highlight the synergistic effect of the profiled compounds through in vitro and in vivo bioassays.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
- In silico docking and ADMET studies on clinical targets for type 2 diabetes correlated to in vitro inhibition of pancreatic alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase by rutin, caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid, and vanillin.In silico pharmacology · 2025Article
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- Insights into chemistry, extraction and industrial application of lemon grass essential oil -A review of recent advances.Food chemistry: X · 2024Review
- Low Diet Quality and Nutritional Knowledge in Women with Endometriosis: A Pilot Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Exploring the therapeutic potential of edible vegetables, fruits, and spices against cancer in various cell lines.Journal of Cancer · 2024Article
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Abstract
Herbs and spices have been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries. Over the last decade, research into their role as contributors of dietary polyphenols, known to possess a number of properties associated with reducing the risk of developing chronic non-communicable diseases, has increased. However, bearing in mind how these foods are consumed, normally in small quantities and in combination with other foods, it is unclear what their true benefit is from a health perspective. The aim of this review is to use the literature to discuss how preparative and digestive processes, bioavailability and interactions between foods may influence the bioactive properties of these foods, and whether or not polyphenols are responsible for these properties. Furthermore, this review aims to highlight the challenges that need to be addressed so as to determine the true benefits of these foods and the mechanisms of action that underpin their purported efficacy.
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