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 primroses." The term flavonoid [...]
Read this article to learn about Anthocyanins. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Functions of Anthocyanins 2. Occurrence of Anthocyanins 3. Uses. Functions of Anthocyanins: i. In flowers, bright reds and purples due to anthocyanin pigments help attract pollinators. In fruits, the colorful skins also attract the attention of animals, which may eat the fruits and disperse [...]