Flavonoids are natural bioactive compounds that are found in products of plant origin. They act as dyes, have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and remove toxins. Flavonoids, i.e. flavonoids, are used in medicine and cosmetology.
The importance of flavonoids was first mentioned in the first half of the XNUMXth century. Albert Szent-György proved that the flavonoids found in citrus fruits can prevent the development of scurvy. At the end of the century, it was noticed that these natural substances could become a remedy for many diseases and ailments.
Properties of flavonoids
Flavonoids are substances found in plants that are responsible for their taste and smell, and are also their natural dye. They take part in the photosynthesis process and protect against UV radiation. At the end of the XNUMXth century, it was discovered that flavone compounds can strengthen blood vessels and thus protect against cardiovascular disease and prevent the aging process. They are also unusual due to the fact that they have anti-allergic or anti-cancer properties. Due to the fact that these substances are present in many plants, it may be tempted to say that they are a daily component of the diet of almost every human being. Interestingly, they show diastolic and diuretic effects. They are credited with sedating the nervous system. They help in the treatment of varicose veins, protect against blood clots and facilitate the absorption of vitamins. It is worth knowing that flavonoids lower the risk of heart disease and remove toxins from the body.
Are you looking for a source of flavonoids? You can find them in dietary supplements. At Medonet Market you can order a multivitamin with flavonoids and mineral chelates – the preparation is in the form of capsules. We also recommend the Flavonoid Complex – YANGO dietary supplement, available at a promotional price.
What are the flavonoids in?
The sources of flavonoids are citrus fruits, green leafy plants and legumes. In addition, the products in which we can find these substances are coffee, cocoa and even red wine. Flavon compounds are provided by vegetables (beets, tomatoes, onions, peppers, broccoli, celery), spices, some cereals, and many other plants. It is therefore very important to eat healthy, i.e. a diet based largely on fruit and vegetables. The possibility of the anti-cancer effect of flavonoids is noted, so it is worth drinking green tea, which can reduce the risk of lung cancer. The greatest amount of flavonoids is found in foods that have not been thermally processed. Poles consume about 1000 mg of flavonoids daily. However, too much of these substances can disrupt the functioning of the thyroid gland and metabolic processes.
You can also find flavonoids in dietary supplements, e.g. in red elm bark – a YANGO dietary supplement.
How do flavonoids work?
According to the findings on the metabolism of flavone compounds, it is estimated that most of them pass from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood unchanged. Some flavonoids are metabolized in the liver, show a protective effect, stimulate its regeneration. Flavonoids counteract the oxidation of elements and compounds, i.e. they have antioxidant properties. This is important in the course of diseases related to oxidative stress (diabetes, atherosclerosis, cancer). Flavones catch free radicals and increase the stability of cell membranes.
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