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Inhibition of Nociception in a Preclinical Episodic Migraine Model by Dietary Supplementation of Grape Seed Extract Involves Activation of Endocannabinoid Receptors

Woodman, S. E., Antonopoulos, S. R., & Durham, P. L. (2022) · Frontiers in Pain Research · doi:10.3389/fpain.2022.809352 · Cited by 9

Cocoa Flavanols and the Aging Brain

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Phytocompounds and lipid-based drug delivery system for neurodegenerative diseases

Özay, C., & Karpuz, M. (2024) · Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine · doi:10.4103/apjtb.apjtb_455_24 · Cited by 8

Effectiveness of dietary supplements for skin photoaging in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Yang, Q., Li, H., Zhang, H., Ma, L., Zhang, X., & Wu, J. (2025) · Frontiers in Medicine · doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1582946 · Cited by 9

Microbial Phenolic Metabolites Are Associated with Improved Cognitive Health

Domínguez‐López, I., Galkina, P. А., Parilli‐Moser, I., Arancibia‐Riveros, C., Martínez‐González, M. Á., Salas‐Salvadó, J., Corella, D., Malcampo, M., Martínez, J. A., Tojal‐Sierra, L., et al. (2023) · Molecular Nutrition & Food Research · doi:10.1002/mnfr.202300183 · Cited by 11

Preparation of mesoporous silica/hydroxyapatite loaded quercetin nanoparticles and research on its antibacterial properties

Yi, X., Bao, F., Fu, S., Yang, Y., & Xu, Y. (2024) · Medical Engineering & Physics · doi:10.1016/j.medengphy.2024.104160 · Cited by 8

Carnosine Counteracts the Molecular Alterations Aβ Oligomers-Induced in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells

Caruso, G., Fresta, C. G., Fidilio, A., Lazzara, F., Musso, N., Cardaci, V., Drago, F., Caraci, F., & Bucolo, C. (2023) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules28083324 · Cited by 9

Effect of dietary phenolic compounds intake on mortality in the “Seguimiento Universidad De Navarra” (SUN) Mediterranean cohort

Ruiz, Z. V., Toledo, E., Vitelli‐Storelli, F., Bes‐Rastrollo, M., & Martínez‐González, M. Á. (2025) · European Journal of Nutrition · doi:10.1007/s00394-025-03581-5 · Cited by 7

Influence of Lifestyle Habits on Psychological Well-Being of University Students: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study

García-Pérez, L., Padial-Ruz, R., Cepero-González, M., & Ubago-Jiménez, J. L. (2025) · Healthcare · doi:10.3390/healthcare13101197 · Cited by 10

Health effects of polyphenols combined with bacteria from the perspective of gut microbiota

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The effect of anthocyanins and anthocyanin-rich foods on cognitive function: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Micek, A., Godos, J., Giampieri, F., Battino, M., Quiles, J. L., Rio, D. D., Mena, P. R., Caruso, G., Frías-Toral, E., Azpíroz, I. D., et al. (2025) · GeroScience · doi:10.1007/s11357-025-02008-7 · Cited by 7

Relation between dietary inflammatory potential and sleep features: Systematic review of observational studies

Godos, J., Lanza, G., Ferri, R., Caraci, F., Cano, S. S., Elío, I., Micek, A., Castellano, S., & Grosso, G. (2024) · Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism · doi:10.3233/mnm-240008 · Cited by 7

Sustainable Chemical Derivatization of Hydroxycinnamic Acids

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Ferulic Acid-Loaded Nanostructure Maintains Brain Levels of ACh, Glutamate, and GABA and Ameliorates Anxiety and Memory Impairments Induced by the d-Galactose Aging Process in Rats

Rossato, D. R., da Rosa, J. L. O., Fontoura, M. B., de Souza, L. E. M., de Almeida, T. M., Kudrna, K. B., Schaffazick, S. R., da Silva, C. B., Birk, L., Eller, S. C. W. D. S., et al. (2024) · Neurochemical Research · doi:10.1007/s11064-024-04248-z · Cited by 9

Nut Consumption Is Associated with Cognitive Status in Southern Italian Adults

Godos, J., Giampieri, F., Frías-Toral, E., Zambrano-Villacres, R., Vistorte, A. O. R., Torres, V. Y., Battino, M. A., Galvano, F., Castellano, S., & Grosso, G. (2025) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu17030521 · Cited by 6

(Poly)phenols and Multiple Sclerosis: Results from an Observational Cross-Sectional Study

Guglielmetti, M., Ferraris, C., Tagliabue, A., Frías-Toral, E., Tavazzi, E., Malfa, A. L., Greco, G., Bergamaschi, R., Zambrano-Villacres, R., Godos, J., et al. (2025) · Antioxidants · doi:10.3390/antiox14020188 · Cited by 6

New Insights on the Role of Bioactive Food Derivatives in Neurodegeneration and Neuroprotection

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Nutraceuticals: A Complementary Approach in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease

Bansal, K., Mishra, S., Singh, V., & Bajpai, M. (2023) · Neurochemical Journal · doi:10.1134/s1819712423030030 · Cited by 6

Association between alcoholic (poly)phenol-rich beverage consumption and cognitive status in older adults living in a Mediterranean area

Micek, A., Alshatwi, A. A., Paladino, N., Guerrera, I., Grosso, G., Castellano, S., & Godos, J. (2023) · International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition · doi:10.1080/09637486.2023.2199182 · Cited by 7

Pharmacological mechanism of natural antidepressants: the role of epigenetic modifications

Lu, Y., Shang, R., Zhong, X., Shi, J., Zhang, G., Zhao, W., & Teng, J. (2025) · Frontiers in Pharmacology · doi:10.3389/fphar.2025.1616322 · Cited by 6

Nitric oxide: Potential therapeutic target in Heat Stress–induced Multiple Organ Dysfunction

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Resveratrol attenuates prenatal X-ray-induced microcephaly and adult depression via SIRT1-mediated senescence suppression and TPH2/5-HT pathway restoration in mice

Zhang, Y. F., Xu, Z., Wang, C., Li, J., Wu, M. Y., Yi, Y. Q., Wang, T., & Bian, P. (2025) · Phytomedicine · doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2025.156845 · Cited by 5

Resveratrol attenuates efavirenz-induced hepatic steatosis and hypercholesterolemia in mice by inhibiting pregnane X receptor activation and decreasing inflammation

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Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng.) oil supplementation mitigates cognitive decline in AlCl3-induced rats through the regulation of Alzheimer's disease markers and autophagy via gut-brain communication

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Association between dietary (poly)phenol intake and the ATHLOS Healthy Ageing Scale in the Polish arm of the HAPIEE study

Stepaniak, U., Grosso, G., Polak, M., Gradowicz-Prajsnar, B., Kozela, M., Bobák, M., Niubo, A. S., Stefler, D., Haro, J. M., & Pająk, A. (2024) · GeroScience · doi:10.1007/s11357-024-01275-0 · Cited by 5

Consumption of peanut products enhances the production of microbial phenolic metabolites related with memory and stress response: Results from the ARISTOTLE trial

Parilli‐Moser, I., López-Solís, R., Domínguez‐López, I., Vallverdú‐Queralt, A., Hurtado‐Barroso, S., & Lamuela-Raventós, R. M. (2023) · Journal of Functional Foods · doi:10.1016/j.jff.2023.105746 · Cited by 5

Effect of Polyphenols on Cognitive Function: Evidence from Population-based Studies and Clinical Trials

Yang, W., Cui, K., Li, X., Zhao, J., Zeng, Z., Song, R., Qi, X., & Xu, W. (2021) · The journal of nutrition health & aging · doi:10.1007/s12603-021-1685-4 · Cited by 56

Dietary (Poly)phenols and Cognitive Decline: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Observational Studies

Godos, J., Micek, A., Mena, P. R., Rio, D. D., Galvano, F., Castellano, S., & Grosso, G. (2023) · Molecular Nutrition & Food Research · doi:10.1002/mnfr.202300472 · Cited by 57

Polyphenol consumption and neurodegeneration risk: a systematic meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials bridging nutrition and cognitive health

Wang, X., Yang, J., Zhang, J., Yu, G., Zhu, J., & Nie, Y. (2026) · Food & Function · doi:10.1039/d5fo05135e · Cited by 7

Effect of Polyphenolic Complements on Cognitive Function in the Elderly: A Systematic Review

Rodrigo-Gonzalo, M. J., González‐Manzano, S., Sánchez, R. M., Santos‐Buelga, C., & Recio-Rodriguez, J. I. (2022) · Antioxidants · doi:10.3390/antiox11081549 · Cited by 15

Polyphenols as an Effective Therapeutic Intervention Against Cognitive Decline During Normal and Pathological Brain Aging

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