Category Archives: Flavonoids

Berries, Jam and Health

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Robert Barrington

A large body of research suggests that fruit berries have significant positive health effects. In particular, the antioxidants and fibre in berries may play a role in preventing disease. Some evidence also supports the health effects of berry sugars, particularly … Continue reading →

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Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus): Phytochemistry

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is a plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family of plants. The plant is interesting foma phytochemical point of view as it may contain a number of phytochemicals that have important health effects. One of the main … Continue reading →

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Fructose Absorption

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Fructose in its refined crystalline form is detrimental to the healthy because it can cause the development of insulin resistance, obesity and diabetes, and their associated health problems. Fructose is absorbed from the gut by the intestinal GLUT5 transporter in … Continue reading →

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The Differing Effects of Flavonoids

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are polyphenolic chemicals synthesised by plants as secondary metabolites. In plants they play important roles in the protection of tissues from environmental damage including pathogens and ultraviolet light. When humans eat plants they absorb the flavonoids and here they … Continue reading →

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Tribulus terrestris: Pharmacology

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Tribulus terrestris is a plant that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family of plants. Traditional uses for the plant include improving vitality, sexual function and physical performance in men. The active principles in Tribulus terrestris extract are thought to be flavonoids … Continue reading →

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Alternative Sources of Flavonoids

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals that have some interesting health effects. Of particular note is the evidence that they act as antioxidants in humans and animals. Regular consumption of flavonoids may reduce the risk of developing certain Western lifestyle … Continue reading →

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Do Flavonoids Have to Be Absorbed To Be Beneficial?

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of phytochemicals that are structurally polyphenolic. This means they are made of numerous phenolic rings chemically bonded together. The structure of flavonoids is such that they contain a variable amount of hydroxyl groups and this gives … Continue reading →

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Apigenin and Cancer

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Apigenin is a phytochemical that is a member of the flavonoid group of polyphenolic molecules. Within the flavonoids, apigenin belongs to the flavonol sub-group, and is therefore structurally related to quercetin and kaempferol. Evidence suggests that apigenin may have significant … Continue reading →

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Kaempferol: Central Nervous System Activity

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Kaempferol is a flavonoid belonging to the flavonol subgroup. Kaempferol has been researched for its beneficial effects on health. Kaempferol is not as commonly consumed as other dietary flavonoids as its content in food is limited, but broccoli, endive and … Continue reading →

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Mechanism of Action of Flavonols

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Flavonols are a group of flavonoids including quercetin and kaempferol. In a wider context they form part of the polyphenol group of phytochemicals. Like most polyphenols, flavonols act as antioxidants and this may explain the mechanism of action. Further evidence … Continue reading →

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