Category Archives: Flavanones

Flavonoid Absorption, Distribution, Metabolisma and Excretion (ADME)

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Organic Fruit Skin: Rich in Flavonoids?

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Polyphenols are a large heterogenous group of chemicals, many thousand of which are found in plants. Vitamin E is a well known dietary polyphenolic substance, but others include stilbenes, chalcones and terpenes. Flavonoids are another group of polyphenols phytochemicals that … Continue reading →

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Flavonoid Intake Associated with Health

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenolic phytonutrients that are widespread amongst the plant kingdom. The flavonoid class is made up of a number of subclasses including flavones, flavanones, flavan-3-ols, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins and flavonols. Flavonoids are responsible for many of the … Continue reading →

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Orange Juice Polyphenol Bioavailability

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Oranges are a good source of polyphenols including glycosides of hesperetin and naringenin (mainly hesperetin-7-O-rutinoside (hesperidin) and naringenin-7-O-rutinoside (narirutin)). Consumption of oranges has been shown to be inversely associated with cardiovascular disease. The protective effects of oranges has been suggested … Continue reading →

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Are Flavonoids Protective of Cancer?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of dietary polyphenols present in many plant foods. Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of flavonoids, as too are tea and wine. Flavonoids have been researched with regard to their anti-cancer effects. Cell culture experiments have … Continue reading →

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Flavonoids and Cancer

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenols that include flavones, flavan-3-ols, flavanones, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins and flavonols. As a group, flavonoids may have particular health effects in humans. It Is unclear how flavonoids exert their health effects but this may relate to … Continue reading →

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Protective Effects of Citrus Bioflavonoids

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Citrus Bioflavonoids and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The metabolic syndrome is a condition characterised by abnormal metabolic regulation that involves dysfunction to the blood glucose, blood lipid, energy regulatory and fat storage systems. The metabolic syndrome is characterised by insulin resistance, and this reduction in insulin sensitivity … Continue reading →

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Flavonoid Structure Explained

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are polyphenolic secondary plant metabolites. These molecules are often responsible for the red, blue and purple colours in fruits and petals. Flavonoids are bioavailable in humans and may have important biochemical properties in animals. For example, flavonoids may be … Continue reading →

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Grapefruits Lower Cholesterol Levels: The Pectin Effect?

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is so named because it grows in clusters in the same way as grapes, However, grapefruit is grouped with other citrus fruit such as the orange, lime and lemon. The grapefruit is thought to be a … Continue reading →

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