TableĀ 2

Preliminary scoping of publications grouped by phytochemical subclass

Review
Subclass21Total publications*BiomarkerCVDCancer protectionCancer careMental healthOther diseaseFood-relatedNon-food-relatedPurified componentTotal health outcomes
Phenolic acids1382015151281642946
Flavonoids67821104244114458428322260
Flavanols26013113134019
Tannins172040005016309
Stilbenes6330000374903
Lignanss13314131223231028667
Isoflavones70644281256375712099362
Anthocyanins49143006425413
Flavanones112000000900
Flavonols2801311171507
Flavones1400000011300
Allicins160000005605
Capsaicins60901100133590115
Catechins143253301114105022
Ellagic acids1200000001200
Genisteins00000000000
Lycopenes11648817010756043
Saponins7210000007010
Zeaxanthins733011013550015
Polyphenols24484013173263098899
Flavan-3-ols662134129666444
Total336912524989172382462731833641029
  • *Where summation of the row exceeds the total number, this is due to inclusion of multiple component in one publication, for example, biomarker and disease outcomes.

  • CVD, cardiovascular disease.