Table 1.
Selected polyphenols and their dietary sources
| Polyphenol | Dietary Source | Effect on Chol Efflux | Mechanism | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resveratrol | Red wine, berries, Peanuts |
Positive | Increased expression of LXR |
21, 22 |
| Anthocyanins | Red wine, berries | Positive | Increased expression of ABCA1 |
23 |
| Phenolic acids (caffeic and ferulic) |
Coffee, wheat | Positive | ||
| Increased expression of ABCG1 and SR-BI |
24 | |||
| Isoflavones | Soy | Unknown | NA | NA |
| Quercetin | Onions, apples | Unknown | NA | NA |
| Catechins | Tea, red wine Chocolate |
Unknown | NA | NA |