Anthocyanin pigments and associated flavonoids have demonstrated ability to protect against
a myriad of human diseases, yet they have been notoriously difficult to study with regard to …

Blueberry fruits are known as a rich source of anthocyanin components. In this study we
demonstrate that anthocyanins from blueberry have the potency to alleviate symptoms of …

We used a murine model of type II diabetes, which reproduces the major features of the
human disease, and a number of cellular models to study the antidiabetic effect of ANC, a …

This review considers the bioavailability of health-protective anthocyanin pigments from
foods, in light of the multiple molecular structures and complicated traffic patterns taken by …

Sweetpotato phytochemical content was evaluated in four genotypes (NCPUR06-020, Covington,
Yellow Covington, and NC07-847) at harvest and after curing/storage for 4 or 8 months…

There is an increasing consumer demand for natural colors in foods. However, there is a
limited number of available natural food sources for use by the food industry because of …

Dietary intake of berry fruits has been demonstrated to positively impact human health.
Interest in exploring new and exotic types of berries has grown in recent years. This article …

Background Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds
that can protect against disease. Identifying genes involved in synthesis of bioactive …

Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM) are rapidly gaining attention in the West as sources of
new drugs, dietary supplements and functional foods. However, lack of consistent …

Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) is an edible plant used as both a food and medicine
throughout the tropics. A moringa concentrate (MC), made by extracting fresh leaves with water, …