1. Digestive Health & The Central Role of The Gut Axis

2. Metabolic Changes in the Microbiome Are Driven by , Whole Food Nutrition
Adapted From Collins, S., Reid, G., Nutrients : 523

3. Whole Food Nutrient Profiles and Health
Reduce blood pressure
Reduce markers of oxidation
Improve endothelial function
Anti-inflammatory effects
Anti-angiogenic
Improve Glucose metabolism and beta-cell function
Improve lipid profile
Whole Food Phytonutrients

4. Phenolics Widely distributed class of bioactive compounds in plants
Phenolic Compounds
Polyphenols
Tannins
Flavonoids
Flavones
Isoflavones
Flavonols
Quercitin
Rutin
Kaempferol
Flavonones
Anthocyanidins
Flavanols
EGCG
Proanthocyanidins
Simple Phenolics
Phenolic Acids
Caffeic acid
Chlorogenic acid
Gallic acid
Coumarins
Widely distributed class of bioactive compounds in plants
Some of the most bioactive class of compounds present in plant foods.
Can be quantified
Total Phenolics: Gallic Acid Equivalents (GAE)
Total phenolics related to antioxidant activity and health outcomes
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