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 …

Flavonoids are nearly ubiquitous in plants and are recognized as the pigments responsible
for the colors of leaves, especially in autumn. They are rich in seeds, citrus fruits, olive oil …

Flavonoids are a group of polyphenolic compounds, diverse in chemical structure and
characteristics, found ubiquitously in plants. Therefore, flavonoids are part of the human diet …

“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 relative antioxidant activities, against radicals generated in the aqueous phase, of a
range of plant-derived polyphenolic flavonoids, constituents of fruit, vegetables, tea and …

Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds that occur ubiquitously in foods of plant origin.
Over 4000 different flavonoids have been described. They may have beneficial health …

Grape seeds are waste products of the winery and grape juice industry. These seeds
contain lipid, protein, carbohydrates, and 5-8% polyphenols depending on the variety …

Pulses contain a number of bioactive substances including enzyme inhibitors, lectins,
phytates, oligosaccharides, and phenolic compounds. Enzyme inhibitors can diminish …

The" French paradox"(apparent compatibility of a high fat diet with a low incidence of
coronary atherosclerosis) has been attributed to the regular drinking of red wine. However …

The flavonoids constitute a large group of polyphenolic phytochemicals with antioxidant
properties in vitro. The interactions of four structurally related flavonoids (quercetin …