An Overview on Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical, and Clinical Significance of Selected Dietary Polyphenols

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in interest in plant-derived compounds and their function in sustaining health and avoiding illness. These substances are referred to as phytochemicals or nutraceuticals, which are essentially defined as a food or component of a food that delivers medicinal or health advantages. Natural bioactive phytochemicals, particularly those found in fruits and vegetables, are significant food components because they may provide health advantages associated to the prevention of a variety of diseases, including obesity. Health problems are now a major public health concern all over the world due to the clinical complications it causes, which have a significant impact on life expectancy. Cancer and cardiovascular disease, in particular, are the leading causes of death associated with obesity. However, convincing proof for identification is lacking.