A Complete Analysis of the Health Benefits, Phytochemical Compositions, and Industrial Use of Polyhydroxyflavan Oligomers in Grape Seeds (Vitis Vinifera)

Polyhydroxylflavan oligomers are polymers that can be found in abundance in grape seeds. Due to its conjugated and colonic metabolites, grape seeds have been shown to have significant health benefits. A reciprocal interaction between grape seed polyhydroxyflavan oligomers and the gut flora is possible. Particularly, it has been shown by a number of in vitro and in vivo investigations that grape seed polyhydroxyflavan oligomers seem to have pharmacological effects. They may have anti-oxidative damage defense as well as anti-diabetic, anti-cholesterol, and anti- platelet properties. With an emphasis on investigations of the phytochemical components, pharmacological characteristics, and industrial uses of grape seeds, this review aims to provide an overview of the existing literature on grape seed proanthocyanidins, which are composed of polyhydroxyflavan oligomers

Biology · Botany · Grape seed · Health benefits · Phytochemical · Traditional medicine · Vitis vinifera · Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress · Chemistry · Ginkgo biloba and Cashew Applications · Medicine · Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities · Food Science · Horticulture