CP and metabolic syndrome: Namely, CP extracts exhibit in vitro antioxidant activity [8,21,22], hypolipidemic [23] and anti-inflammatory properties [24], and is able, in vivo, to reduce intestinal cholesterol absorption [25], ameliorate liver steatosis [26], normalize glucose homeostasis, improve plasma lipid profile [27,28], and contribute to reduced obesity, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia in high-fat diet-fed rodents [28].