The Antioxidant Activity of Selected Berry Fruits

Agnieszka Gryszczyńska

A diverse of berry fruits and berries extracts, high in polyphenols, have been demonstrated to show a broad spectrum of health benefits because many of them may reduce the risk of cardiovascular heart diseases, cancer, allergy and inflammation. Their beneficial effect is connected with the antioxidant activity. This review shows results of recent studies in vivo and in vitro have suggested an association between consumption of polyphenol-rich berry fruits and their prophylactic role. The antioxidant activity of berry fruits depending on the content of polyphenols is also discussed.