Modulation of Dietary 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural-Induced Intestinal Epithelial Stress by Blueberry Polyphenols
Ultra-processed foods expose consumers to heat-induced contaminants like 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), which impairs intestinal homeostasis via oxidative stress and inflammation. This study quantified 5-HMF in bakery products and evaluated blueberry polyphenols’ capacity to attenuate 5-HMF-induced cellular stress in...