In testimony to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Eswar Prasad details challenges for both economies and proposes effective policy responses. Watch video of the testimony Â» (Prasadâs discussion begins at 20:20 minutes)
Polyphenol: A kind of chemical that (at least in theory) may protect against some common health problems and possibly certain effects of aging.Polyphenols act as antioxidants. They protect cells and body chemicals against damage caused by free radicals, reactive atoms that contribute to tissue damage in the body.olyphenol: A kind of chemical that (at least in theory) may protect against some common health problems and possibly certain effects of aging.
Phenol is highly corrosive to the skin and readily absorbed. through it, whereupon it can affect the central nervous system and cause. damage to the liver and kidneys. It is also a mutagen, and there is some. evidence that phenol may be a reproductive hazard. When heated, phenol will produce flammable vapors that are highly toxic. (at just a few parts per million) and explosive (at concentrations of 3% to 10%. in air).