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  • Phytochemistry
  • Nutritional Science
  • Pharmacology

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  • Polyphenols are secondary plant metabolites abundant in fruits, herbs, and vegetables.
  • They possess significant antioxidative and anticarcinogenic properties.
  • Their protective role extends to combating reactive oxygen species, UV radiation, and pathogens.

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  • To review the bioavailability and biological activities of polyphenols.
  • To explore extraction methods, emphasizing supercritical fluid extraction.
  • To discuss strategies for overcoming bioavailability challenges in polyphenol application.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of polyphenol extraction techniques, including supercritical fluid extraction.
  • Analysis of polyphenol bioavailability and metabolism.
  • Review of nanoformulation and synergistic mixture approaches.

Main Results:

  • Supercritical fluid extraction is an eco-friendly method for isolating unstable polyphenols.
  • Polyphenols demonstrate beneficial biological activities, including anticancer effects.
  • Low bioavailability and rapid metabolism are key limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Nanoformulation and synergistic polyphenol mixtures enhance bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy.
  • Polyphenols show promise as anticancer agents due to their low toxicity and multitargeted action.
  • Combining polyphenols with existing therapies can reduce toxicity and improve outcomes.