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flavonoid
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fla·vo·noid  (flv-noid)
n.
Any of a large group of water-soluble plant pigments, including the anthocyanins, that are beneficial to health. Also called bioflavonoid.

flavonoid [ˈfleɪvəˌnɔɪd]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of a group of organic compounds that occur as pigments in fruit and flowers
[from flavone + -oid]

flavonoid  (flv-noid)
Any of a large group of water-soluble plant pigments that are beneficial to health. Flavonoids are polyphenols and have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. They also help to maintain the health of small blood vessels and connective tissue, and some are under study as possible treatments of cancer. Also called bioflavonoid.
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Noun1.flavonoid - any of a large class of plant pigments having a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone
phytochemical - a chemical substance obtained from plants that is biologically active but not nutritive
pigment - dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.)


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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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