flavonoid

noun

fla·vo·noid ˈflā-və-ˌnȯid How to pronounce flavonoid (audio)

: any of a large group of typically biologically active water-soluble plant compounds (such as the anthocyanins and flavones) that include pigments ranging in color from yellow to red to blue and occur especially in fruits, vegetables, and herbs (such as grapes, citrus fruits, peppers, and dill)

Flavonoids are effective scavengers of free radicals in the test tube (in vitro). However, even with very high flavonoid intakes, plasma and intracellular flavonoid concentrations in humans are likely to be 100 to 1000 times lower than concentrations of other antioxidants …

Jane Higdon

The rich palette of dyes in butterflies' wings are all derived from chemicals called flavonoids, which the insects cannot make themselves and must sequester from their food plants.

Nicholas Wade

see bioflavonoid

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Specifically, pomegranate arils contain anthocyanins, which are a type of flavonoid (one of the two classes of polyphenols).

Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 Chrysonine is a flavonoid that can be found in several plants.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 Raw apples contain a flavonoid called quercetin, which boosts immune system function.

Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 27 Mar. 2021 Unprocessed cocoa powder contains high levels of flavanol, a common type of flavonoid.

Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2021 Cherries, in particular, are among the top picks due to their ample anthocyanins (a flavonoid that lends a red or purple tint to plant foods) and other antioxidants that may improve blood flow and potentially reduce pain, Auslander Moreno adds.

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2020 Eating foods high in flavonoids — a group of nutrients found in many fruits and vegetables — may lower your risk for dementia, researchers report.

Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, 19 May 2020 Tea contains large quantities of flavonoids, plant pigments that have been shown in animal and human studies to moderate oxidative and inflammatory stress and improve the function of blood vessels.

Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2020 Honey also contains trace amounts of vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids, and is known for its antimicrobial and antibacterial benefits.

Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 19 Mar. 2020 See More

Medical Definition

flavonoid 1 of 2

adjective

fla·vo·noid ˈflāv-ə-ˌnȯid How to pronounce flavonoid (audio)

ˈflav-

: of, relating to, or being a flavonoid

flavonoid

2 of 2

noun

: any of a large group of typically biologically active, water-soluble, plant compounds (such as the flavones) that include pigments ranging in color from yellow to red to blue and occur especially in fruits, vegetables, and herbs (such as grapes, citrus fruits, peppers, and dill)

Tea contains substances called catechins (tea flavonoids) that may protect against heart disease and even cancer.

UC Berkeley Wellness Newsletter

Flavonoids are effective scavengers of free radicals in the test tube (in vitro). However, even with very high flavonoid intakes, plasma and intracellular flavonoid concentrations in humans are likely to be 100 to 1000 times lower than concentrations of other antioxidants …

Jane Higdon, An Evidence-Based Approach to Dietary Phytochemicals

Note: Flavonoids are polyphenolic 15-carbon compounds with a basic structure consisting of two benzene rings joined by a chain of 3 carbons.

see bioflavonoid

单词	flavonoid
释义	flavonoid noun fla·vo·noid ˈflā-və-ˌnȯid : any of a large group of typically biologically active water-soluble plant compounds (such as the anthocyanins and flavones) that include pigments ranging in color from yellow to red to blue and occur especially in fruits, vegetables, and herbs (such as grapes, citrus fruits, peppers, and dill) Flavonoids are effective scavengers of free radicals in the test tube (in vitro). However, even with very high flavonoid intakes, plasma and intracellular flavonoid concentrations in humans are likely to be 100 to 1000 times lower than concentrations of other antioxidants … Jane Higdon The rich palette of dyes in butterflies' wings are all derived from chemicals called flavonoids, which the insects cannot make themselves and must sequester from their food plants. Nicholas Wade see bioflavonoid Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Specifically, pomegranate arils contain anthocyanins, which are a type of flavonoid (one of the two classes of polyphenols). Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 Chrysonine is a flavonoid that can be found in several plants. The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 Raw apples contain a flavonoid called quercetin, which boosts immune system function. Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 27 Mar. 2021 Unprocessed cocoa powder contains high levels of flavanol, a common type of flavonoid. Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2021 Cherries, in particular, are among the top picks due to their ample anthocyanins (a flavonoid that lends a red or purple tint to plant foods) and other antioxidants that may improve blood flow and potentially reduce pain, Auslander Moreno adds. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2020 Eating foods high in flavonoids — a group of nutrients found in many fruits and vegetables — may lower your risk for dementia, researchers report. Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, 19 May 2020 Tea contains large quantities of flavonoids, plant pigments that have been shown in animal and human studies to moderate oxidative and inflammatory stress and improve the function of blood vessels. Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2020 Honey also contains trace amounts of vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids, and is known for its antimicrobial and antibacterial benefits. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 19 Mar. 2020 See More Word History Etymology flavone + -oid First Known Use 1947, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition flavonoid 1 of 2 adjective fla·vo·noid ˈflāv-ə-ˌnȯid ˈflav- : of, relating to, or being a flavonoid flavonoid 2 of 2 noun : any of a large group of typically biologically active, water-soluble, plant compounds (such as the flavones) that include pigments ranging in color from yellow to red to blue and occur especially in fruits, vegetables, and herbs (such as grapes, citrus fruits, peppers, and dill) Tea contains substances called catechins (tea flavonoids) that may protect against heart disease and even cancer. UC Berkeley Wellness Newsletter Flavonoids are effective scavengers of free radicals in the test tube (in vitro). However, even with very high flavonoid intakes, plasma and intracellular flavonoid concentrations in humans are likely to be 100 to 1000 times lower than concentrations of other antioxidants … Jane Higdon, An Evidence-Based Approach to Dietary Phytochemicals Note: Flavonoids are polyphenolic 15-carbon compounds with a basic structure consisting of two benzene rings joined by a chain of 3 carbons. see bioflavonoid
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flavonoid

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