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13 Top Flavonol Health Benefits

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The flavonols are a sub-group of phytonutrients (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and are not believed to be essential in humans but have numerous health benefits) that are part of the flavonoid family. Some of the main flavonols are: - Gingerol. - Isorhamnetin. - Kaempferol. - Myricetin. - Quercetin. - Rutin. The flavonols can be found in a wide range of fruits, vegetables and teas with most natural foods containing some of these important nutrients. But if they are not essential in humans what exactly do they do? In this article I will be taking a deeper … [Read more...]

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The Flavonols Explained

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WHAT ARE THE FLAVONOLS? The flavonols are a group of health boosting nutrients that can be found in many fruits, herbs and vegetables.  They are part of the flavonoid group of phytonutrients (a group of chemical compounds which occur naturally in plants and have numerous health benefits but are not considered essential nutrients). The flavonols and the other flavonoids were discovered in 1938 by the Hungarian biochemist Albert  Szent-Györgyi.  He initially referred to the flavonoids as vitamin P but it was later discovered that they are not essential to human health and therefore not … [Read more...]

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Rutin (Vitamin P1) Explained

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WHAT IS RUTIN? Rutin (which is sometimes referred to as vitamin P1) is one of the many flavonols that can be found in plant based foods and is part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health).  It is a strong antioxidant (a substance which protects the body's cells from oxygen related damage) which can also protect against cancer and inflammation.  Today I will be discussing rutin and its role in the body in greater detail. WHEN WAS RUTIN DISCOVERED? Rutin … [Read more...]

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