Heart HealthHeart Health Tips for Flavonoids
Flavonoids are a type of antioxidant found in fruits, vegetables, and certain beverages. Flavonoids are a hot topic because of their reported antiviral, anti-allergy, antiplatelet (blood clotting), anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor (cancer), and antioxidants health benefits. Many of the beneficial effects of fruits, vegetables, tea, and red wine are linked to flavonoids versus known nutrients and vitamins.
Antioxidants protect cells against damage caused by free radicals, which lead to oxidative stress and cell damage. Oxidative stress is linked with cancer, aging, atherosclerosis, ischemic injury, inflammation, and neurodegenerative diseases. For example, the oxidation of LDL cholesterol plays a critical role in the development of heart disease.
Flavonoid Sources
High Flavonoid Content (>50 mg/100 g of food)
- Onion
- Kale
- Green beans
- Broccoli
- Endive
- Celery
- Cranberry
- Orange juice
Medium Flavonoid Content (1-5 mg/100 g of food)
- Salad
- Tomato
- Bell pepper
- Strawberry
- Broad bean
- Apple
- Grape
- Red wine
- Tea
- Tomato juice
Low Flavonoid Content (<1 mg/100 g of food)
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Mushroom
- Pea
- Spinach
- Peach
- White wine
- Coffee
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