Category Archives: Luteolin

Luteolin: A Mood Elevating Flavonoid

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenolic phytochemicals distributed throughout the plant kingdom. Luteolin is a flavonoid belonging to the flavone subclass. Chemically luteolin is referred to as (3′,4′,5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone). Flavones are an interesting group of flavonoids because evidence suggests that they … 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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