Table 1.

Food for specified health use categories using functional polyphenol ingredients.

Health claim category (function)	Examples of functional polyphenol ingredients used
1. Reduces blood glucose level	Guava tea polyphenol
2. Reduces blood cholesterol level	Green tea polyphenol (catechin)
3. Reduces blood neutral lipid level and body fat	Green tea polyphenol (catechin) Black tea polyphenol (theaflavin) Oolong tea polymerized polyphenol Apple polyphenol (procyanidin) Monoglucosylhesperidine Isoquercitrin Chlorogenic acid Tectorigenin
4. Lowers blood pressure	Monoglucosylhesperidine Isoquercitrin Chlorogenic acid
5. Promotes gut health	None
6. Promotes tooth health	Green tea polyphenol (catechin)
7. Promotes dental gum health	Macrocarpal Soybean isoflavone
8. Promotes bone health	Soybean isoflavone
9. Enhances mineral absorption	None
10. Improves skin condition	None