Health benefits of phenolic compounds From Medical News Today: Polyphenols may improve rheumatoid arthritis through mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) inhibition. In addition, plant-derived polyphenols can reduce depression, inflammation, and oxidative stress. Quercetin and epicatechin (EC) decrease atherosclerosis by augmenting nitric oxide (NO) activity and decreasing serological endothelin-1 levels. Quercetin, which can be obtained… Continue reading Polyhenols for Healthspan and Long-term cognition