Bioflavonoids are a group of over 4,000 types of (usually) water-soluble compounds found in all vascular plants. They are members of the Polyphenol (Phenolic Compounds) family.
General Health Benefits of Bioflavonoids
Water & Water Balance
Edema may occur as a result of Bioflavonoids deficiency. [more info]
Bioflavonoids may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Proteins
Most Bioflavonoids increase the strength and resiliency of Collagen.
Vitamins
Most Bioflavonoids protect and enhance the action of Vitamin C and increase the absorption and bioavailability of orally administered Vitamin C. references
Bioavailability
Bioflavonoids generally occur in dietary and herbal sources bound to Carbohydrates (Glucose, Galactose, Glucorhamnose, Rhamnose, Arabinose) as Glycosides (collectively known as Flavonglycosides):
- During intestinal absorption, the free Bioflavonoid is split off and released from the Carbohydrate.
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Bioflavonoids are a group of over 4,000 types of (usually) water-soluble compounds found in all vascular plants. They are members of the Polyphenol (Phenolic Compounds) family.
Also known as Vitamin P, Flavonoids or Phenylchromes.
General Health Benefits:
- Edema may occur as a result of Bioflavonoids deficiency
- increase the strength and resiliency of Collagen
- protect and enhance the action of Vitamin C and increase the absorption and bioavailability of orally administered Vitamin C
Bioflavonoids generally occur in dietary and herbal sources bound to Carbohydrates (Glucose, Galactose, Glucorhamnose, Rhamnose, Arabinose) as Glycosides (collectively known as Flavonglycosides). During intestinal absorption, the free Bioflavonoid is split off and released from the Carbohydrate.
Types/Groups of Bioflavonoids:
Arbutin
- may act as an antiseptic for Urinary Tract Infections
- may reduce Inflammation
Biflavonoids
Citrus Bioflavonoids
- may help to prevent Breast Cancer
- may help to prevent Bruising
Cynarin
- may increase the production of Bile by the Liver
- may increase the flow of Bile from the Gallbladder
- may increase the contractive power of the Bile Duct
- may alleviate some ailments of the Kidneys
- may lower total serum Cholesterol levels
- may alleviate some ailments of the Liver
Flavononoles
- possess Antioxidant properties
Flavones
Flavonols
- may help to prevent (Ischemic) Stroke
- may help to prevent (Non-Hodgkin’s) Lymphomas
- functions as an Antioxidant
Flavonones
- may help to prevent (ischemic) Stroke
- may help to prevent Esophageal Cancer
Gamma Oryzanol
- may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting
- may increase the excretion of Bile Acids
- may alleviate the symptoms of Gastritis
- may alleviate Heartburn
- may alleviate the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- may alleviate the symptoms of Peptic Ulcers
- may inhibit the ability of Free Radicals to damage the Retina of the Eyes
- may help to prevent Inflammation
- may inhibit the progression of some types of Skin Cancer
- possesses Antioxidant properties
- may inhibit the absorption of dietary Cholesterol and may lower total serum Cholesterol levels
- may help to prevent Alcohol (ethanol)-induced Liver damage
- may reduce the excessive release of Cortisol that normally occurs following Endurance Exercise
- may stimulate Muscle Growth
- may increase Muscle Strength
- may alleviate Anxiety
- may minimize the hot flashes and other symptoms associated with Female Menopause
Isoflavonoids
- may counteract Estrogen Hormones' Cancer causing potential
- possess Antioxidant properties
- may lower total serum Cholesterol levels
- may help to prevent Osteoporosis
Lactucin
- may sedate the Central Nervous System
Zingerone
- is a fat-soluble Antioxidant
Bioflavonoids are available as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
Bioflavonoids are an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Anti-Ageing.
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