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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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