Health Benefit Of Flavonoids...The Healing Plant Power!

They are part of a larger group of molecules called polyphenol compounds.

They are excellent antioxidants too.

The reason for this is that the structure of flavonoid compounds makes them easy to donate electrons to other molecules. To understand this process discover how antioxidants work.

All flavonoids are antioxidants, but some are stronger antioxidants than others, and the reason for this is all down to their molecular structure.

What Are The Best Food Sources of Flavonoids?

Flavonoids are not produced in the body.The best sources include tea leaves, oranges, citrus fruits, apples, onions, red grapes, berries, and pine bark.



How do flavonoids work as antioxidants?

Well, like carotenoids, and resveratrol they serve as plant pigments that filter out harmful wavelenghts of light.

Bioflavonoid-rich plant extracts have been used successfully by Herbalists for centuries to treat various illnesses and ailments.

Apparently flavonoids have vitamin like functions.

They were discovered in 1936 by Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, M.D., Ph.D and were originally named vitamin P. The reason for the 'P'(short for permeability) was that he found flavonoids helped against capillary permeability, making them less fragile.

In other words it helped prevent bruising. Later, though, most scientists dropped the 'P' name.

What is the health benefit of flavonoids and what do they do?

Ok, they improve memory and concemtration and are used to treat ADD (attention deficit disorder).

They regulate nitric oxide, a potent free radical that is a regulator of blood flow.

Your heart will thank you for taking flavonoids...they prevent blood clots, protect against the bad (LDL) cholesterol, and, if you have high blood pressure, it will be lowered.

Attention all men...it will improve sexual function!

Inflammation is reduced and your immune system will get a boost.

Here is a great health tip to end with.

Research has shown that cocoa has twice as many flavonoids as red wine and three to nine times more than a cup of green tea. Surprised? Me too. So, to get the best possible variety of flavonoids, drink hot cocoa in the morning, green tea in the afternoon and a glass of red wine in the evening.

Cheers!

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