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kaempferol

kaempferol

1 9.6
A yellow natural substance in fruits and vegetables that may be good for health
  • noun
  • /ˈkɛmpfərɒl/
  • Specialized
: kaempferol
  • Specific antioxidants include caffeic and chlorogenic acids, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol.

Examples

  • The Moringa plant provides a rich and rare combination of zeatin, quercetin, beta-sitosterol, caffeoylquinic acid, and kaempferol.

  • Specific antioxidants include caffeic and chlorogenic acids, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol.

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  • They come with two compounds—quercetin and kaempferol—that inhibit LDL-cholesterol oxidation, the process that leads to heart disease.

Synonyms

phytochemical
vskaempferol
  • Specialized
2 7.5

A chemical in plants that can affect health

is a single yellow compound studied for health within that broad class
polyphenol
vskaempferol
  • Specialized
1 6.7

A natural chemical in plants that helps protect cells from damage

is one specific compound within this broader antioxidant group
bioflavonoid
vskaempferol
  • Specialized
1 7.1

A plant substance in fruits and vegetables that is often yellow and may be good for health

is a single compound inside that family rather than the whole family
flavonol
vskaempferol
  • Specialized
1 7.6

A natural substance in plants that protects cells and makes some fruits yellow

is a specific compound that belongs to that subgroup

Surface Forms

kaempferol singular
kaempferols plural

Etymology

The word kaempferol is named after the German naturalist Kaempfer, who collected plants, and the ending -ol is the same as in 'alcohol', showing it is a chemical. So kaempferol is a yellow natural substance found in many plants and often studied for health benefits.