The Diverse Efficacy of Food-Derived Proanthocyanidins for Middle-Aged and Elderly Women
Middle-aged and elderly women are affected by various symptoms and diseases induced by estrogen deficiency. Proanthocyanidins, widely present in many kinds of fruits and berries, have many beneficial effects, such as antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. We researched the e...
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| description | Middle-aged and elderly women are affected by various symptoms and diseases induced by estrogen deficiency. Proanthocyanidins, widely present in many kinds of fruits and berries, have many beneficial effects, such as antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. We researched the effects of proanthocyanidins for middle-aged and elderly women, finding that it has been revealed in many clinical trials and cohort studies that proanthocyanidins contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, cancer, osteoporosis, and urinary tract infection, as well as the improvement of menopausal symptoms, renal function, and skin damage. Thus, proanthocyanidins can be considered one of the potent representatives of complementary alternative therapy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b0fd4b9986c843eaba8596109573fb362023-11-21T00:56:27ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432020-12-011212383310.3390/nu12123833The Diverse Efficacy of Food-Derived Proanthocyanidins for Middle-Aged and Elderly WomenToru Izumi0Masakazu Terauchi1Department of Production and Quality Control, Kikkoman Nutricare Japan Incorporation, Nihonbashikoamicho 3-11, Chuo, Tokyo 103-0016, JapanDepartment of Women’s Health, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima 1-5-45, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8510, JapanMiddle-aged and elderly women are affected by various symptoms and diseases induced by estrogen deficiency. Proanthocyanidins, widely present in many kinds of fruits and berries, have many beneficial effects, such as antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. We researched the effects of proanthocyanidins for middle-aged and elderly women, finding that it has been revealed in many clinical trials and cohort studies that proanthocyanidins contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, cancer, osteoporosis, and urinary tract infection, as well as the improvement of menopausal symptoms, renal function, and skin damage. Thus, proanthocyanidins can be considered one of the potent representatives of complementary alternative therapy.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3833proanthocyanidinmiddle-agedwomenmenopausecardiovascular diseasegrape seed |
| spellingShingle | Toru Izumi Masakazu Terauchi The Diverse Efficacy of Food-Derived Proanthocyanidins for Middle-Aged and Elderly Women Nutrients proanthocyanidin middle-aged women menopause cardiovascular disease grape seed |
| title | The Diverse Efficacy of Food-Derived Proanthocyanidins for Middle-Aged and Elderly Women |
| title_full | The Diverse Efficacy of Food-Derived Proanthocyanidins for Middle-Aged and Elderly Women |
| title_fullStr | The Diverse Efficacy of Food-Derived Proanthocyanidins for Middle-Aged and Elderly Women |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Diverse Efficacy of Food-Derived Proanthocyanidins for Middle-Aged and Elderly Women |
| title_short | The Diverse Efficacy of Food-Derived Proanthocyanidins for Middle-Aged and Elderly Women |
| title_sort | diverse efficacy of food derived proanthocyanidins for middle aged and elderly women |
| topic | proanthocyanidin middle-aged women menopause cardiovascular disease grape seed |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3833 |
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