Why does red wine cause headaches? Our research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin
https://www.salon.com/2024/12/16/why-does-red-wine-cause-headaches-our-research-points-to-a-compound-found-in-the-grapes-skin_partner
* suspected compound (speculative): quercetin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercetin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenolic_content_in_wine
#beverages #wine #RedWine #phenolics #quercetin #headaches #sulfites #grapes #fermentation
#Pomegranate power: Unlocking sustainable #antimicrobial solutions from peels.
https://phys.org/news/2024-04-pomegranate-power-sustainable-antimicrobial-solutions.html
Pomegranates, known for their rich phenolic content, have been explored for their potential as natural antimicrobials. The research focuses on the peel, which contains a high concentration of these beneficial compounds and represents a significant portion of the fruit's biomass. The study presents a multivariate approach to screen different pomegranate varieties for their antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities.
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Interactions and Regulatory Functions of Phenolics in Soil-Plant-Climate Nexus
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https://www.mdpi.com/2077102
#mdpiagronomy via @Agronomy_Mdpi
Phenols are major compounds produced by plant species as a peripheral stimulus or as a regulatory defense mechanism under different environmental biotic stresses. These secondary metabolites are generated from shikimic and acetic acid metabolic pathways. The aromatic benzene ring compound plays an important role in plant development, especially in the defense forefront. They provide structural integrity and support to the plants. Phenolic phytoalexins released by pathogen/arthropod-attacked or wounded plants nullify or repel organisms for the advantage of the host. The allelopathic potential of phenolic compounds is observed in both natural and managed ecosystems. The global impacts of climatic variabilities such as drought, increased carbon dioxide, or greenhouse gas emissions alter the quantitative response of plant phenols. This review primarily discusses the different aspects of phenolic interactions concerning health, antioxidant properties, and insect-plant interaction as a nexus of soil and plant relations in response to variable climatic conditions.
Victoria Stuart 🇨🇦 🏳️⚧️
CellBioNews
Wri Dutta, PhD