Category Archives: Flavones

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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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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Mice Like Flavonoids Too: An Apple A Day Keeps The Vet Away

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Animal studies are interesting. Many dismiss their relevance to humans because of the differing physiological and biochemical systems of non-human animals. It is true that animals are dissimilar in many ways, and differences between humans and other mammals should not … Continue reading →

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Flavonoid Bioavailability: The Fate of Glucuronides

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are phenolic compounds synthesised as secondary metabolites in plants. Flavonoids have been shown to possess beneficial health properties in epidemiological studies. In particular, high intakes of flavonoids are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammation, neurodegeneration, … 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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In Vitro Caveat Emptor: Flavone X and the Dan Duchaine Debacle

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Robert Barrington

In vitro studies are those performed in tubes or dishes with cultures of cells or their components. As in vitro techniques have improved, the volume of cell culture experiments in the literature has expanded rapidly. In vitro studies are useful … Continue reading →

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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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