Fig. 2.

Schematic diagram depicting the consequence in inflammation and role of GSE in inflammation. GSE attenuate oxidative stress (Cetin et al. 2008) and decrease the Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) levels, and thereby reduce the inflammatory process related to some diseases. GSE rich in polyphenolic compounds causes anti-inflammatory effect. Polyphenols present in GSE are capable of inhibiting arachidonic acid release, responsible for the synthesis of leukotrienes and prostaglandins, which further activates the inflammatory response (Santangelo et al. 2007)