Tannins
Also known as: Polymeric Procyanidins; Polymeric Proanthocyanidins
Also incorrectly known as: Tannic Acids
Description
Tannins are a large group of Polyphenols. Chemically, Tannins are polymers of Flavans and Catechins.
Health Benefits of Tannins
Tannins posses many similar health benefits to those of Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs), however they are less bioavailable than OPC and (in-vitro) their relative potency in terms of therapeutic benefits appear to be approximately 33% of that of OPCs.
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