The Polyphenol Side of Longevity

Long before we began studying longevity in a laboratory, plants had already developed an extraordinary chemistry of their own. To survive sunlight, environmental stress, pathogens and changing conditions, they produce thousands of protective compounds. Among the most studied are polyphenols, a remarkably diverse family of plant compounds found in berries, grapes, apples, tea, cocoa, herbs and vegetables. Today, researchers are increasingly interested in the way these compounds interact with cellular pathways involved in stress response, metabolism and healthy aging. What Are Polyphenols? Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds produced by plants. There are thousands of them, each with different structures and...