Fruit Polyphenol Complex |
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| Polyphenolic Flavonoids (polyphenols) are compounds found in fruits, vegetables, tea (green, black), beans (soybeans), and grains (oats). Many of the flavonoid substances are known as "bioflavonoids." Some of us have taken bioflavenoids via supplements. We've also heard about the bioflavonoids and their high concentration in the white, fluffy rind found in the skin of citrus fruits. The bottom line for athletes is that they need to be eating and drinking bioflavonoids on a daily basis. Polyphenolic flavonoids are very powerful antioxidants. Acting as anioxidants means that the flavonoids can help neutralize or inactivate free radicals before they damage the cells within the human body Free radicals are natural by-products of daily metabolism. Through a process known as oxidation, free radicals are believed to contribute to what we call the "aging process," as well as potential consequences of exercise such as inflammation and achy, fatigued muscles. Polyphenolic flavonoids have the following properties: immune-stimulating, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, cardio-protective, anti-allergic, anti-carcinogenic. The anti-cancer activity of polyphenols has been correlated with the inhibition of colon, esophagus, lung, liver, breast and skin cancers. |
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