Pears are a powerhouse of phytonutrients
called flavonols.
Because many flavonoids — and especially those belonging to two flavonoid subgroups
called flavonols and flavan -3-ols — can be effective in reducing free radical damage to cells and other components in body tissue, they provide antioxidant benefits.
Not exact matches
«We found that women who consume foods high in two sub-groups of powerful substances
called flavonoids —
flavonols and flavanones — had a significantly lower risk of developing epithelial ovarian cancer.
Flavonols belong to the broader group of phyto - chemicals
called flavonoids, which you are bound to have heard of.
About 30 percent of green tea leaves by weight are
flavonols, which are comprised mostly of compounds
called catechins.