A number of studies have pointed to the importance of a plant-based diet in warding off conditions that can lead to cancer [1]. Vegetables contain a number of bioactive components, including phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and, most notably, flavonoids, which may contribute to the plant-based...
This type of flavonoid can be found in aromatic plants (such as mint), tomatoes, citrus (especially grapefruit) [12]. Flavanones can be found in nature as forms of aglycones and glycosides, some examples of such compounds are naringenin, hesperetin, and eriodictyol [21]. 2.2. Flavonols ...
Prooxidant Activity of Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins and Carotenoids: Updated Re-view of Mechanisms and Catalyzing Metals. Phyther. Res. 2016, 30, 1379–1391. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] [PubMed] Shi, S.; Wei, Y.; Feng, J.; Zhou, C.; Zuo, J.; Yao, L.; Ding, J.; Li,...
Guelder rose (Viburnum opulusL.) is known for its health benefits.V. opuluscontains phenolic compounds (flavonoids and phenolic acids), a group of plant metabolites with wide biological activities. They are good sources of natural antioxidants in human diets owing to their prevention of the oxidati...
1.1. The Enigma of Flavonoids’ Antioxidant Activity A major desire is to be and stay in good health. This desire has fueled our interest in compounds that have a positive impact on the body. However, the limitations and negative aspects of synthetic drugs are becoming increasingly apparent. Th...