flavonoids
flavonoids — noun
- flavonoidssingular
- flavonoidsesplural
1. natural chemical compounds found in many fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other pl
natural chemical compounds found in many fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other plants, believed to offer health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease and certain cancers, and fighting inflammation.
The nutritionist explained that flavonoids in dark berries help protect the heart.
collocation: flavonoids in [food source]
Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids that may improve blood flow to the brain.
collocation: rich in flavonoids
A research team at Seoul National University found that flavonoids reduce inflammation in older adults.
Dr. Okafor recommends eating apples and onions for their high flavonoid content.
Green tea and citrus fruits provide different types of flavonoids that support overall health.
- polyphenols
a broader group of plant compounds; flavonoids are a subclass of polyphenols, so the terms overlap but are not interchangeable
- phytonutrients
a general term for any beneficial plant chemical, not specific to flavonoids
- bioflavonoids
an older, less common synonym for flavonoids, mainly used in dietary supplement marketing
文法句型
flavonoids in [food/plant]
rich in flavonoids
flavonoid + noun (as modifier)
用法筆記
This term is most commonly used in the plural form flavonoids, even when referring to the general class of compounds. The singular flavonoid appears mainly in scientific writing or as an attributive modifier (e.g. flavonoid intake, flavonoid levels).