Polyphenol

Polyphenols or plant polyphenols are natural micronutrients found plants like fruits, vegetables, spices, tea and coffee, although many are also included in dietary supplements.

Examples of polyphenols include:
 * Flavonoids like quercetin and catechins from fruits
 * Polyphenolic amides like capsaicinoids from chili peppers
 * Phenolic acids like lignans and stilbenes from vegetables or whole grains
 * Resveratrol from red wine
 * Ellagic acid from berries

Theory
Polyphenols have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Evidence
Research has shown that polyphenols may help regulation of energy metabolism, body weight and obesity, they may have a role in cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and cell proliferation, and other chronic illnesses.

Learn more

 * Healthy Foods High in Polyphenols - WebMD