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A comparative study of the biological properties of Eugenia uniflora L. fruits ...
Gonçalves, Jéssica; Hontman, Nance; Perestrelo, Rosa; Câmara, José S.; Hontman, Nance; Perestrelo, Rosa; Câmara, José<jats:p>Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death globally, emphasizing the need for effective preventive strategies. Plant-based foods, rich in phytochemicals, offer a promising potential in CVD prevention. This study investigated the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antihypertensive properties of two Eugenia uniflora L. varieties (orange and purple pitanga) and their leaves. Their an...
Grape pomace as a renewable natural biosource of value-added compounds with pot...
Abreu, Teresa; Sousa, Patrícia; Gonçalves, Jéssica; Hontman, Nance; Teixeira, Juan; Câmara, José S.; Perestrelo, Rosa; De Abreu Abreu, Maria Teresa<jats:p>Growing consumer demand for environmentally conscious, sustainable, and helpful products has prompted scientists and industry experts worldwide to look for inventive approaches to mitigate the environmental impact, particularly concerning agricultural and industrial waste. Among the by-products of winemaking, grape pomace (skins, seeds, stems) has the potential to be economically valuable as it is rich ...