The word “flavonoids” pops up in many discussions about food and diets but just what are they? Flavonoids (also known as bioflavonoids and Vitamin P) are a group of natural substances called phytochemicals found in flowers and their stems, tree bark, vegetables, fruits, tea and wine. (Other phytochemicals include alkaloids, volatile oils, phenols, saponins and terpenoids.)

There has been ongoing research to isolate these compounds since they are well-known to have beneficial health effects. They have been found to have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-carcinogenic (cancer-causing) properties. They also are essential ingredients in our cellular enzyme functioning. Flavonoids are now important components of pharmaceutical, medicinal, nutraceutical (medicinal foods) and even the co

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