Progress on Study of Pharmacological Effects of Procyanidins
March 2009
in “
China Journal of Chinese Matera Medica
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TLDR Procyanidins may have antioxidant, heart health, cancer-fighting, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, liver-protective, and other health benefits with high efficiency and low toxicity.
The 2009 study by Yu Gao et al. reviewed the pharmacological effects of procyanidins, a class of polyphenol compounds found in plants. The researchers highlighted the compound's potential to eliminate free radicals, its high efficiency, and low toxicity, making it popular in medicines, cosmetics, and health products. The study discussed the latest research on procyanidins' pharmacological effects and possible action mechanisms, including antioxidation, cardiovascular protection, cancer prevention and treatment, anti-inflammatory action, anti-diabetic effect, liver protection, anti-gastrelcosis, anti-radiation, improving learning and memory, and promoting hair growth.
