Category Archives: Flavanones

Citrus and Vitamin C

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Berry Berry Good

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Robert Barrington

lavonoids are a group of around 4000 plants compounds that have a common 3 ring structure. Flavonoids are bioavailable in humans and studies suggest that high intakes of flavonoids are associated with protection from certain diseases. In particular, flavonoids may … Continue reading →

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Phytochemicals: Multicoloured Food

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Fruits and vegetables are thought to provide health benefits because of the plant chemicals they contain. Some plant chemicals are bioactive in humans and are of interest because they have been shown to reduce the risk of a number of … Continue reading →

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Absorption of Flavanones

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Naringenin (4’, 5, 7-trihydroxyflavanone) and hesperetin (3′, 5, 7-Trihydroxy-4′-methoxy flavanone) are flavanones that belong to the flavonoid group of phytochemicals. Flavanones possess antioxidant activity like all flavonoids, and in addition are phytoestrogens that may exert anti-oestrogenic effects. Naringenin has also … Continue reading →

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Nut Antioxidants

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Robert Barrington

The health benefits of nuts are well reported in the scientific literature. In particular nuts have been shown to have beneficial effects on blood lipids and are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Nuts may be beneficial because … Continue reading →

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