Flavonones

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Also known as:  Flavanones

 

Description

Flavonones are a group of Bioflavonoids.  Generally, their taste is very bitter.

 

Health Benefits of Flavonones

Other health benefits of Flavonones are listed in the individual topics for individual types of Flavonones.

 

Cardiovascular System

 Flavonones may help to prevent (ischemic) Stroke.  [1]

 

Immune System

 Flavonones may help to prevent Cancer - Esophagus.  [2]

 

Chemical Data

 Flavonones are often colorless.  The "4" carbon position of Flavonones possesses an Oxygen atom.  Removing the double-bond between carbons "2" and "3" of the Flavone structure produces a Flavonone.

 

Types of Flavonones

 Citrin

 Cucurbocitrin

 Diosmin

 Eriocitrin

 Eriodictyol

 Hesperidin

 Naringenin

 Naringin

 Pinocembrin

 Quercitrin

 

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