Authors : Divya

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 1 - January

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Abstract : Polyphenols are natural compounds originate in various vegetables, fruits, herbs, and grains, and they have increased scientific attention because of their powerful effects on human health. They support our bodies by reducing oxidative inflammation and stress. which are common causes of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart problems and neurodegenerative disorders. Interestingly, under certain conditions, polyphenols can also act in the opposite way, creating stress precisely inside harmful or cancerous cells. This unique dual behaviour makes them promising candidates for future therapeutic applications. However, polyphenols often disruption rapidly and are not permanently absorbed by the body. To address this, researchers are modified with new way to combine polyphenols with starches and proteins. These mixtures help retain the polyphenols stable, make them more active during digestion, and permit to release gradually where they are needed. Such combination is also showing great promise in refining increasing shelf life, food quality, and making healthier functional foods. To create of these valued compounds in an extra sustainable way, modern green extraction techniques, such as pressurized supercritical fluid extraction, liquid extraction, ultrasound methods, and heat-assisted processing, are helping to recover high-quality polyphenols without harming the environment. Many of these methods also use agricultural by- products, turning waste into useful resources. Overall, polyphenols represent an opportunity to developed healthier foods, safer packaging, and even more advanced biomedical materials. With continued research, they may play a major role in shaping future innovations that support both human well-being and environmental sustainability.

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