Can the compound found in plants slow the ageing process and help tackle Alzheimer’s? Food writer Giulia Crouch finds out . . .
There’s a new buzzword in town when it comes to health: polyphenols. While scientists have been investigating the plant compounds for years, the term has now caught the public imagination – and for good reason.
A growing body of evidence shows that eating a diet high in these clever natural chemicals offers numerous health benefits, improving everything from heart and metabolic health to lowering the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.
About Author
More Stories
Researchers create AI-based tool that restores age-damaged artworks in hours
23andMe’s founder wins bid to regain control of bankrupt DNA testing firm
Pragmata, the quirky science-fiction game that’s back from the dead