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flavonoids

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flavonoids,
n.pl common plant pigment compounds that act as antioxidants, enhance the effects of vitamin C, and strengthen connective tissue around capillaries.

flavonoids
(flā´vnoidz´),
n.pl a group of substances containing the plant pigment flavone. There is no known requirement for them. They have a constrictor effect on the capillary bed and decrease permeability of blood vessels. Some beneficial effects of flavonoids have been described in the treatment of bruises, contusions, and sprains. Also known as
bioflavonoid.


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Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants known to benefit the heart and possibly reduce the risk of cancer.
Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants known to benefit the heart and possibly reduce the risk of cancer.
Not all flavonoids can enter the brain, and clinical trials with other antioxidants such as Vitamin E showed no positive effect on dementia.
 
 
 
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