This article throws light upon the top four examples of flavanones. The examples are: 1. Hesperetin 2. Naringenin 3. Eriodictyol 4. Homoeriodictyol. Flavanones Example # 1. Hesperetin: Hesperetin belongs to the flavanone class of flavonoids. Hesperetin, in the form of its glycoside hesperidin, is the predominant flavonoid in lemons and oranges. Sources: Number of citrus juices. Uses: 1. Antioxidant 2. Anti-aromatase [...]
Read this article to learn about Catechins. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Source of Catechins 2. Uses of Catechins. Source of Catechins: Various teas derived from the tea-plant Camellia sinensis including white tea, green tea, black tea and Oolonga tea, chocolate, fruits, vegetables and wine. Catechin, epicatechin, gallocatechin, epigallocatechin, and the gallates i. Catechin and epicatechin [...]
This article throws light upon the top five examples of flavone. The examples are: 1. Luteolin 2. Apigenin 3. Tangerine 4. Diosmin 5. Flavoxate. Flavone Example # 1. Luteolin: Luteolin is a flavonoid, more specifically it is one of the commonly available flavones. Functions: i. Play an important role in the human body as an antioxidant. ii. A free radical [...]