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.
QUERCETIN is a flavonol, a type
of flavonoid compound found naturally in apples, onions, citrus, sage, tea, red grapes and many other fruits and vegetables.
Not exact matches
The Montmorency tart cherry, grown largely in the U.S and Canada, is an abundant source
of anthocyanins — a natural,
flavonoid compound that contributes to the ruby - red color and distinctive sour - sweet taste.
Broccoli also provides high amounts
of plant
compounds and
flavonoids, like kaempferol.
Dark chocolate is full
of organic
compounds like polyphenols and
flavonoids that act as powerful antioxidants
The healthy alternatives are packed with phytochemicals (plant - based
compounds) that include antioxidants,
flavonoids and carotenoids, all
of which help reduce inflammation and protect the tissues from oxidation, which can damage them.
Berries are one
of the richest sources
of phenolic
compounds including anthocyanins,
flavonoids, and tannins.
They're high in antioxidants in the form
of flavonoids, a good source
of folic acid, and contain the rare
compound molybdenum.
Limes are also a good source
of Vitamin C, and contain
flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.
Kale contains both antioxidants (corotenoids,
flavonoids, and 45 other types
of oxidative - stress reducing phytonutrients) and anti-inflammatory
compounds (omega - 3 essential fatty acid and vitamin K in high doses).
Isoflavones are produced from a branch
of the general phenylpropanoid pathway that produces all
flavonoid compounds in higher plants.
Although it shows no sign
of the whole - genome triplication identified in Solanaceae species such as tomato, the genome includes several species - specific gene family expansions, among them N - methyltransferases (NMTs) involved in caffeine production, defense - related genes, and alkaloid and
flavonoid enzymes involved in secondary
compound synthesis.
But they contain one
of the highest concentrations
of quercetin, a type
of flavonoid, and Ontario onions boasts particularly high levels
of the
compound compared to some parts
of the world.
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.
Flavonoids and catechins are groups
of polyphenolic
compounds.
Because multiple parts
of the plant contain
compounds with therapeutic benefits including
flavonoids, polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and volatile oils, echinacea has been used in the health world for multiple applications.
The stars
of the fruit world, berries stand out because
of their high content
of both fiber and antioxidants like quercetin, a
flavonoid compound that supports healthy bacterial growth in the gut and prevents colon damage.
Women who consume high amounts
of the
flavonoids found in oranges and grapefruits have a 19 % lower risk
of ischemic stroke (caused by a clot) than women who don't get as much
of these
compounds, a 2012 study found.
But to increase the healing properties
of garlic even further, we encourage you to combine it with honey, the liquid gold that also boasts spectacular cancer - preventive and heart - protective powers and packs an amazing amount
of flavonoids, antioxidants and
compounds with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal 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.
In addition, research shows that berries contain certain plant
compounds called
flavonoids, which may increase the production
of a hormone that promotes fat burning.
Earlier research
of the
flavonoids» positive effects, especially anthocyanidins, are restricted to very small studies in older individuals or animal models, but have revealed that cognitive function is improved with greater intake
of foods with these
compounds.
Eggplants contain a variety
of important phytonutrients with pronounced antioxidant activity, including phenolic
compounds and
flavonoids, which can help prevent oxidative stress, infection and inflammation.
Other studies suggest that good soil nutrition increases the production
of cancer - fighting
compounds, called
flavonoids, and that conventional farming practices like pesticide and herbicide use disturb their production.
Milk thistle contains a
flavonoid called silymarin, which is made up
of four smaller
compounds: silybin, isosilybin, silydianin, and silychristin.
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.
Included in the list
of cabbage
flavonoids are the following anti-inflammatory
compounds: artemetin, betanidin, butein, equol, hydroxyflavone, kaempferol, luteolin, malvidin, naringenin, pelargonodin, purpurogalin, quercitol, and tetrahydrochalcone.
You get a good dose
of compounds such as
flavonoids, phenolic acids, anthocyanosides, and flavanols.
Acacia exhibits various pharmaceutical activities due to many
of its chemical
compounds, mainly phenols, alkaloids,
flavonoids, and tannins.
The main antioxidant
compounds in blueberries belong to a large family
of polyphenols, called
flavonoids.
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.
Researchers attributed this to the
compounds called
flavonoids (which are antioxidants) and anthocyanins (they give berries their blue and red colors) that help in the dilating
of blood vessels and lowering
of blood pressure.
There are a large amount
of phenolic
compounds in strawberries, which include
flavonoids that have antioxidant properties.
But it's better than aspirin, because it has none
of the gastrointestinal side effects, and it naturally contains
flavonoids (anti-inflammatory
compounds found in plants).
Garlic is an excellent source
of manganese and vitamin B6, but it is garlic's sulfur - containing
compounds that give the most health benefits.4 Onions are rich in polyphenol
flavonoids like quercetin and are a very good source
of biotin.5
Antioxidant activity is recognized due to the wide range
of phenolic
compounds present in dates including p - coumaric, ferulic, and sinapic acids,
flavonoids, and procyanidins.
Flavonoids and other antioxidant
compounds work by actively combatting the negative effects
of inflammation and oxidative stress.
They believe though... This is kind
of cool... That it's because the bacteria is breaking down
flavonoids, which are the naturally occurring
compounds in foods like black tea, red wine, blueberries or, dare I say, coffee.
Flavonols — Within the class
of Flavonoids however distinguished by their bioactive
compounds
Researchers suggest that the strong antioxidant
flavonoid compounds found in apples — quercetin, epicatechin, epigallocatechin, kaempferol and other polysyllabic wonders — play a key role by preventing «bad» LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and triggering a series
of events that result in the buildup
of plaque in arteries, as well as inhibiting inflammation.
They both have a vast array
of complex
compounds, being full
of a variety
of flavonoids, anthocyanins, and sulphurous molecules...
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.
For example, matcha green tea has many health benefits and they are mostly because
of catechins, powerful
flavonoid polyphenol
compounds (antioxidants).
Cocoa bean extract - Traditional chocolate is derived from the cocoa bean, which is one
of the most concentrated sources
of flavanols, a subgroup
of the natural antioxidant plant
compounds called
flavonoids.
A 2007 study looked at buckwheat and found: «Concentration
of rutin [antioxidant
compounds] was increased more than 10 times, with the production
of quercitin and one newly formed
flavonoid during 48 h germination.»
The results were very impressive: organic tomatoes contained 139 % more phenolic
compounds, 55 % more vitamin C and 70 % more yellow
flavonoids and anthocyanins (a class
of antioxidants).
A 2009 study published in the scientific journal, «Plant Foods for Human Nutrition,» reported that the juice
of prickly pears contains a number
of antioxidant
compounds, including
flavonoids, polyphenols and betalains.
According to new research from the University
of East Anglia (UEA) and King's College London, eating high levels
of flavonoids including anthocyanins and other
compounds (found in berries, tea, and chocolate) may prevent type 2 diabetes, a disease whose initial stages is now affecting almost 40 percent
of Americans age 20 and older.
Citrus fruits contain bioactive
compounds such as phenolics,
flavonoids, vitamins, terpenoids, reducing sugars and essential oils, which have a large range
of protective health benefits including antioxidative, anti ‐ inflammatory, antitumor, and antimicrobial activities [22].
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.