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"Flavonoids"

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated: March 11, 2008

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Definition: Phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables, especially in the colorful skins. Flavonoids are be beneficial for your health because they may work as antioxidants in your body.

This is one reason why you need to eat lots of fruits and vegetables everyday. The flavonoid family include many different compounds such as flavonols, flavones, isoflavones, catechins, and anthocyanidins.

Also Known As: bioflavonoids

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