This article throws light upon the top four types of anthocyanins . The four types are: 1. Cyanidin 2. Malvidin 3. Delphinidin 4. Peonidin. Anthocyanins: Type # 1. Cyanidin: Cyanidin is a natural organic compound which is classified as a flavonoid and an anthocyanin. Sources: Grapes, bilberry, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, cranberry, elderberry, hawthorn, loganberry, raspÂberry, apples, plums, red cabbage, the [...]
This article throws light upon the top eleven biological effects of flavonoids. The effects are: 1. CNS Activity 2. Cardio-tonic Activity 3. Lipid Lowering Activity 4. Antiulcer Activity 5. Hepato-protective Activity 6. Antioxidant Activity 7. Effect on Heat Shock Proteins 8. Anti-Inflammatory Activity 9. Antineoplastic Activity 10. Effects on Blood Vessels 11. Antimicrobial Activity. Biological Effect # 1. CNS Activity: [...]
Read this article to learn about Flavonoid. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Classification of Flavonoid 2. Biosynthesis of Flavonoid. Classification of Flavonoid: "Flavonoid is a colorless crystalline compound, C15H10O2, the parent substance of a number of important yellow pigments, occurring in the leaves or in the stems and seed capsules of many primÂroses." The term flavonoid [...]