The Presence of Caffeic Acid in Cerebrospinal Fluid: Evidence That Dietary Polyphenols Can Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier in Humans
Epidemiological data indicate that a diet rich in plant polyphenols has a positive effect on brain functions, improving memory and cognition in humans. Direct activity of ingested phenolics on brain neurons may be one of plausible mechanisms explaining these data. This also suggests that some phenol...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1531 |