Potential disease-preventive mechanisms

Key active components

Antioxidant activity (ROS and RNS)

Flavonoids, Ascorbic acid, Pronthocyanidins

Blood pressure reduction

Flavonoids

Modifications of plasma lipids and lipoprotein levels

Fibres (Pectin), Polyphenols

Modulation of endothelial cells

Flavonoids

Anti-inflammatory properties

Flavonoids, Proanthocyanidins