Polyphenols

Dark chocolate has been extensively studied for its cardiometabolic health benefits, but findings have been inconsistent, spurring heated debates over whether this treat has pros that outweigh the cons. Now, new research puts dark chocolate back on the table, quantifying its impact on type 2 diabetes risk and weight gain in a study of nearly 200,000 US adults.

Researchers may have found an effective, green way to remove microplastics from our water using readily available plant materials. Their device was found to capture up to 99.9% of a wide variety of microplastics known to pose a health risk to humans.

A clinical trial exploring the cardiovascular effects of freeze-dried whole cranberry powder is reporting daily consumption may lead to long-term benefits for heart health due to natural compounds in the fruit known as polyphenols.

There’s evidence that compounds in wine could help improve heart health and even reduce the cancer-causing effects of alcohol, and now a surprising new benefit may have been discovered. Wine may help fend off bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease.

Researchers have discovered that dissolving polyphenols found in green tea in a saline solution instantly produces transparent, non-toxic coatings that kill bacteria on contact and have antioxidant qualities.