Polyphenols

Polyphenols support Akkermansia and Lactobacillus species. Polyphenols have a synergistic anti-inflammatory effect with the microbiome. Olive oil supports gut microbiome diversity and abundance. Polyphenols are identified as the prebiotic class most specifically shown to increase Akkermansia levels. Polyphenols are a major class of plant compounds discussed for biological relevance in aging, cognition, and disease prevention. By neutralizing oxidative stress, polyphenols can reduce osteoclast overactivity and help osteoblasts maintain bone density. Polyphenols are part of the characteristics needed for olive oil to provide protective effects. Organic strawberries contain significantly higher concentrations of ellagic acid than conventionally grown ones because they must defend against natural stressors. Industrial agriculture produces phytochemically depleted produce by eliminating the natural stressors that trigger polyphenol synthesis via hormesis. Obtaining high doses of a specific compound from whole foods alone may require impractically large food quantities. Approximately one cup of strawberries daily for two weeks lowers depression scores, improves cognition, and specifical…