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Organic compounds present in plants (for example grapes) and having biological activity at very low levels. They may exert the specific, favorable physiological effects (antiatherosclerotic, antihrombotic, improved vascular function) of wine.
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(2010). Phenolic Compounds (Polyphenols). In: Preedy, V.R., Watson, R.R. (eds) Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78665-0_6341
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