Flavonoids
What is Flavonoid?
Flavonoids are a diverse group of phytonutrients (plant chemicals) found in almost all fruits and vegetables. Along with carotenoids, they are responsible for the vivid colors in fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids are the largest group of phytonutrients, with more than 6,000 types. Some of the best-known flavonoids are quercetin and kaempferol.
What medical conditions respond to Flavonoid?
Flavanols are found in teas, cocoa, grapes, apples, berries, fava beans and red wine. Catechins are especially common in green and white teas, while dimers, which are associated with lowering cholesterol, are found in black tea. Scientists suspect catechins might be useful in aiding chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms. Catechins are also associated with cardiovascular and neurological health.
Flavonoids may have Potential for:
- Cancer
- Depression
- Allergies
- Epilepsy
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol
- Boosting the immune system
- Cold and flu (influenza)
- HIV/AIDS
- Systemic lupus
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Tuberculosis
- Psoriasis,
- Allergies,
- Asthma, bronchitis
The Flavonoid plays a role in a variety of bodily functions, including:
- Memory support
- Nervous system support
- Antihyperalgesic
- Digestion
- Sedative
- Bone Growth and Repair
- Antidepressant
- Immune potentiator
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
The therapeutic potential of Flavonoid
- Antioxidant
- Anticancer
- Antimutagenic
- Antiviral
- Antibiotic
- Antineoplastic
- COX inhibitor
- LO inhibitor
- Antihyperalgesic
- Neuroprotective
- Anti-diabetic
Top Flavonoids
Quercetin
Quercetin is a type of flavonoid antioxidant that’s found in plant foods, including leafy greens, tomatoes, berries and broccoli. It’s technically considered a “plant pigment,” which is exactly why it’s found in deeply colored, nutrient-packed fruits and veggies.
Considered one of the most abundant antioxidants in the human diet, quercetin plays an important part in fighting free radical damage, the effects of aging and inflammation. While you can get plenty of quercetin from eating a healthy diet, some people also take quercetin supplements for their strong anti-inflammatory effects.
Kaempferol
Pure kaempferol is a yellow colored powder. Amphoral is one of the most important and most widespread flavonoids (containing the typical C6-C3-C6 structure). Kaempferol is a flavonoid present in various natural sources including apples, onions, leeks, citrus fruits, grapes, red wines, gingko biloba, St. John’s wort.