Differential effects of polyphenols and alcohol of red wine on the expression of adhesion molecules and inflammatory cytokines related to atherosclerosis: a randomized clinical trial 

    Chiva Blanch, Gemma; Urpí Sardà, Mireia; Llorach, Rafael; Rotchés Ribalta, Maria; Guillén, Marisa; Casas Rodríguez, Rosa M.; Arranz Martínez, Sara; Valderas Martínez, Palmira; Portolés, Olga; Corella Piquer, Dolores; Tinahones, Francisco J.; Lamuela Raventós, Rosa Ma.; Andrés Lacueva, Ma. Cristina; Estruch Riba, Ramon (2014-10-03)

    Background: Few clinical studies have focused on the alcoholindependent cardiovascular effects of the phenolic compounds of red wine (RW). Objective: We aimed to evaluate the effects of ethanol and phenolic compounds of ...

    Dihydroxylated phenolic acids derived from microbial metabolism reduce lipopolysaccharide-stimulated cytokine secretion by human peripheral blood mononuclear cells 

    Monagas, Maria; Khan, Nasiruddin; Andrés Lacueva, Ma. Cristina; Urpí Sardà, Mireia; Vàzquez Agell, Mònica; Lamuela Raventós, Rosa Ma.; Estruch Riba, Ramon (2015-12-22)

    Oligomers and polymers of flavan-3-ols (proanthocyanidins) are very abundant in the Mediterranean diet, but are poorly absorbed. However, when these polyphenols reach the colon, they are metabolised by the intestinal ...

    Resveratrol Levels and All-Cause Mortality in Older Community-Dwelling Adults 

    Semba, Richard D.; Ferrucci, Luigi; Bartali, Benedetta; Urpí Sardà, Mireia; Zamora-Ros, Raul; Sun, Kai; Cherubini, Antonio; Bandinelli, Stefania; Andrés Lacueva, Ma. Cristina (2017-03-06)

    Importance Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in grapes, red wine, chocolate, and certain berries and roots, is considered to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects in humans and is related to longevity ...