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flavonoid
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flavonoid /fla·vo·noid/ (fla´vah-noid) any of a group of compounds containing a characteristic aromatic nucleus and widely distributed in higher plants, often as a pigment; a subgroup with biological activity in mammals is the bioflavonoids.
fla·vo·noid (flv-noid)
n.
Any of a large group of phytonutrients that are water-soluble pigments, considered to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Also called bioflavonoid.

Flavonoid
A food chemical that helps to limit oxidative damage to the body's cells, and protects against heart disease and cancer.
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flavonoid
Bioflavonoid Nutrition Any biologically-active polyphenol found in fruits, especially in the pulp, vegetables, tea, red wine, which are potent antioxidants and platelet inhibitors


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The scientists analyzed the extracts for total phenolic content--gallic acid equivalent (GAE); monomeric anthocyanin content--malvidin-3-glucoside equivalent (MGE); flavan-3-ol content--catechin equivalent (CE); as well as for their antioxidant capacity--vitamin C equivalent antioxidant capacity (VCEAC); HPLC profile and yield.
Catechins belong to the flavan-3-ol class of flavonoids.
Tea leaves contain catechins, part of the flavan-3-ol class of flavonoids, which are anti-oxidants.
 
 
 
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