The recent explosion of interest in the bioactivity of the the flavonoids of higher plants is due,
at least in part, to the potential health benefits of these polyphenolic components of major …

15.4 Effects of flavonoids on smooth muscle 15.5 Antitoxic and hepatoprotective effects of
Oavonoids 15.6 Effects of flavonoids on other cells 15.7 Antiviral effects of flavonoids 15.8 …

Flavonoids are plant pigments that are synthesised from phenylalanine, generally display
marvelous colors known from flower petals, mostly emit brilliant fluorescence when they are …

“Bioactive compounds” are extranutritional constituents that typically occur in small
quantities in foods. They are being intensively studied to evaluate their effects on health. The …

The French paradox is a dietary anomaly which has focused attention on the Mediterranean
diet. Epidemiological studies revealed that this diet, replete in flavonoid-rich foods (Allium …

The balance between oxidation and antioxidation is believed to be critical in maintaining
healthy biological systems. Under physiological conditions, the human antioxidative defense …

Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds that are ubiquitously in plants. They have been
shown to possess a variety of biological activities at nontoxic concentrations in organisms …

The content of the potentially anticarcinogenic flavonoids quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin,
apigenin, and luteolin of 28 vegetables and 9 fruits was determined by RP-HPLCwith UV …

Quercetin, a medicinally important member of the flavonoid family, is one of the most
prominent dietary antioxidants. It is present in a variety of foods—including fruits, vegetables …

Objective: To determine whether flavonoid intake explains differences in mortality rates from
chronic diseases between populations. Design: Cross-cultural correlation study …