Sentences with phrase «flavonoids known»

Blueberries are especially high in unique flavonoids known as anthocyanins, which act as antioxidants to protect, heal, and restore health.
Artichokes contain silymarin, a flavonoid known for optimizing liver cell function.
They contain a type of flavonoid known as anthocyanins, which are responsible for giving them the iconic deep blue hues and contribute to their numerous health benefits.
Research from the University of California, concluded that organic tomatoes had almost double the concentration of a beneficial flavonoid known as quercetin, compared with conventionally grown tomatoes.
They contain silymarin, a flavonoid known for protecting the liver by optimizing cell function.

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And yes, I know there are health benefits from dark chocolate, but I'll be getting my flavonoids from green tea, fruits and veggies this year.
These flavonoids are known to decrease blood pressure, improve blood vessel health and reduce cholesterol levels.
This benefit is due to the flavonoids in the berries known as anthocyanins, which are antioxidants that give these fruits their characteristic red and purple hues.
They are known to be rich in vitamins and flavonoids, which are excellent for health.
«And it turned down gut conversion of things that are known to be really beneficial to the brain, such as flavones and flavonoids, which are found in leafy green vegetables.»
It is already known that increased exercise can improve erectile function, but this research shows that eating a flavonoid - rich diet is as good for erectile function as briskly walking for up to five hours a week.
In keeping with this, recent studies showed that flavanols, a subclass of flavonoids that is richly represented in natural cocoa beans, increase NO production by cultured human vascular endothelial cells (16) and improve endothelium - dependent vasorelaxation (NO - dependent) in finger (2) and brachial (3) arteries of healthy humans.
It's important to know that although THC and CBD are the most studied components of cannabis, there are many more chemical compounds found within the plant, such as cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidivarin (CBDV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), terpenes, and flavonoids.
In a 2012 study, researchers from Boston University found an intriguing association between cherry consumption and a reduced risk of recurrent gout attacks; the nature of the link isn't yet understood, but we know that cherries have high levels of anthocyanins (hence their vivid colors), and those flavonoids have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
The authors of the study attributed the benefit to compounds known as anthocyanins, flavonoids (which are antioxidants) that may decrease blood pressure and dilate blood vessels.
This plant contains chemical compounds known as flavonoids, plant - based phytoestrogens that are weak like soy, and is a potent aphrodisiac.
While we've long known that dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids — an antioxidant that can help regulate digestion, reduce anxiety, and even boost sexual health — this is one of the first times that the specific effects of chocolate have been tested on humans.
Well, certain fruits and vegetables have more molecules known as flavonoids, which make up their bright pigments.
Anthocyanins are also compounds that fall into the general category of polyphenols known as flavonoids, and they are definitely not the only important flavonoids provided by cabbage.
In addition to well - known antioxidants like vitamin C and flavonoids, scientists have now identified at least a dozen other types of antioxidant nutrients in celery.
However, know that by peeling, you'll be eliminating much of the valuable fiber and some of the important flavonoids, so it may be worth it to pay a little extra for the organic apples.
It doesn't just amp up the protein and add a healthy dose of nutrients known as flavonoids, but it also makes the smoothie taste rich and creamy.
Dong quai, also known as female ginseng, is nicknamed as such for its championed ability to relieve many female - specific ailments, thanks to its phytoestrogenic components and its flavonoid and coumarin content.
Strawberries and blueberries have high quantities of naturally occurring compounds known as dietary flavonoids, also present in blackberries, grapes and wine, eggplant and other vegetables and fruit.
The study results indicate that flavonoids, in particular a group known as anthocyanins, could have neuroprotective effects, suggesting that flavonoids could be a healthy and natural approach to reduce the risk of getting Parkinson's disease.
Scientific study has identified no less than 13 different flavonoid compounds known as methylenedioxyflavonol glucuronides found in spinach which function as anticancer agents.
The flavonoids found in fruit juice, tea, dark chocolate and red wine are already known to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
Eggplant is a good source of flavonoid pigments known as anthocyanins, which can help in maintaining the health of the cornea and the blood vessels in the eye, reducing the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.
Women and men who eat berries on a regular basis could have a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease, while the risk for men could also be reduced even more by consuming oranges, apples and other foods rich in dietary components known as flavonoids, on a regular basis.
Mint, Ginger, Lemon, Orange and Cucumber Water Pomegranates are high in protective compounds known as flavonoids and polyphenols, which can help fight against cancer and heart disease.
The term flavonoid is held for a class of plant chemicals known for being a highly potent antioxidant.
Vitamin P is also known as flavonoids.
You may think of candy as a big, fat no - no, but study after study has confirmed that indulging in dark chocolate — which is naturally high in healthy flavonoids — every day can help your heart.
Black Walnut: The flavonoids, quinones, and polyphenols found in black walnuts are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, promoting healthy skin, heart health, healthy digestion, and antimicrobial activity.
If you're not among these 158 million, you might want to consider swapping dark roast for loose leaf, and here's why: Tea is rich in one of the best - known flavonoids called catechins, a type of disease - fighting antioxidant that has shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and dental caries (i.e., tooth decay and cavities), as well as aid weight loss.
Although oranges, lemons, and other citrus fruit are known to be an excellent source of vitamin C, these fruit also contain diosmin, a little - known flavonoid compound found to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
A supplement known as «micronized purified flavonoid fraction», or MPFF, is a combination of diosmin with hesperidin, typically in a 9:1 ratio.
Sprouting of seeds is known to increase the nutritive value such as phenolics and flavonoids and the health qualities of foods in a natural way.»
These anthocyanins, a subclass of phytonutrients called flavonoids, are known for their potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, two factors related to healthy aging and reduced risk of chronic diseases.
Carob pods are highly nutritious and contain a variety of antioxidants known as flavonoids.
As a flavonoid, quercetin is known to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, as well as anti-cancer capabilities.
No ni frui t is known for its many beneficial health effects as it contains compounds such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, and flavonoids.
Quinoa has flavonoids, also known as plant antioxidants.
A sprinkle of parsley gives this recipe an additional boost of healthy compounds, like phenols, flavonoids, and coumarins, known for their anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.
It also contains the amino acid known as taurine, it is rich in flavonoids and betalains which are antioxidant proteins.
Elderberry also contains flavonoids, which have antioxidant properties that can help prevent cellular damages, and anthocyanidins, chemical compounds that are known to have immunostimulant effects.
European elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is known for its medicinal use and contains anthocyanins, flavonoids and other polyphenolics, which all contribute to the high - antioxidant capacity of its berries.
Quercetin, a commonly occurring flavonoid and well - known antioxidant, has been shown to have significant anti-inflammatory effects in two recent studies.
The effectiveness of its anti-inflammatory action is also due to its 45 different flavonoids including kaempferol and quercetin, which are known for their ability to prevent and even reverse inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) known as silymarin — a group of flavonoid compounds — exerts a tremendous effect on protecting the liver from damage as well as enhancing the detoxification processes.
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