In the case of DM2, scientists now know that pear
flavonols (including
isorhamnetin, quercetin, and kaempferol), flavan -3-ols (especially epicatechin), and the anthocyanins (found in red - skinned varieties including Red Anjou, Red Bartlett, Comice, Seckel, and Starkrimson) all help improve insulin sensitivity.
Most prominent among kale's flavonoids are its
flavonols, including kaempferol, quercetin, and
isorhamnetin.