28 Oct 2019 --- Alder tree bark has been found to offer a significant source of anti-aging and anti-disease natural antioxidants, according to new research by the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (IKBFU) in Russia. In an assessment of three species of tree bark, alder extracts were found to have the highest levels of polyphenols and antiradical activity. The results provide insight into the potential use of alder bark as a source of valuable bioactive materials that can be used in chemical, food and pharmaceutical applications.
