flavonoid
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7.3
- noun
- /ˈflævəˌnɔɪd/
- Specialized
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flavonoide
- Berries are a great source of flavonoids, which contribute to their vibrant color and health benefits.
- flavonoid phytochemicals
- dietary flavonoids
- flavonoid compounds
So we want lots of plant products, lots of flavonoids.
- So we want lots of plant products, lots of flavonoids.
- And it makes sense because I know for sure that high BRICS level and flavonoids, those flavors have a direct correlation.
Examples
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Beecher is also working with Myron Gross at the University of Minnesota to study how specific flavonoids affect early indicators of cardiovascular disease.
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Both blueberries and strawberries are excellent sources of flavonoids, which reduce inflammation.
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And they found a link between one flavonoid and resistance to bean mosaic disease.
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They have general effects, but each type of flavonoid has some very specific effects and different affinities.
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For example, berries are very high in a particular kind of flavonoid that seems, you know, to promote health and well-being with aging.
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Several laboratories have reported that people can absorb individual flavonoids thought to have protective powers.
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It's believed that the protective factor could be flavonoids in the skins of red grapes or the wine made from them.
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Green tea contains more simple flavonoids, called catechins, while black tea contains more complex varieties, called thearubigins and theaflavins.
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Angiosperms typically possess yellow flavonoid compounds that also serve as biochemical precursors to common floral pigments known as anthocyanins.
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Blumberg notes that flavonoid concentrations differ in tea beverages, depending on whether the preparation was blended, decaffeinated, brewed, or iced.
Academic text (2003)
Synonyms
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6.7
A natural chemical in plants that helps protect cells from damage
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7.1
A plant substance in fruits and vegetables that is often yellow and may be good for health
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7.5
A chemical in plants that can affect health
A chemical with many phenol groups that often protects cells from damage
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Flavonoid comes from the Latin word flavus, meaning 'yellow', plus the ending -oid, meaning 'like'. So flavonoids are 'yellow-like' plant substances that often give color to fruits and flowers and can help protect health.