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Bioflavonoid Complex (Bioflavonoids, Flavonoids)
There are more than 4,000 chemically
unique flavonoids that have been identified in plants, which
only represents a small fraction of that which exists in nature.
Unlike the alkaloids which are restricted to about 20% of the
flowering plant species, flavonoids occur universally in vascular
plant species.
Flavonoids have been used since the 1950's and have demonstrated
their abilities to reduce swelling in legs and ankles while
strengthening capillaries, reduce allergies and hayfevers since
1960, and since the 1980's we have discovered its antioxidant
powers. Flavonoids (along with the carotenoids) provide most
of the color compounds found in fruits and vegetables. They
are known to be very powerful antioxidants, neutralizing free
radicals before they damage cells Flavonoids deter premature
aging of skin by binding with collagen fibers, increasing elasticity.
Immune-stimulating, antiviral, antiinflammatory, anti-mutagenics,
cardio-protective, anti-allergenic, anti-carcinogenic.
Also called polyphenolic flavonoids or polyphenols, Flavonoids,
and a special group of them called proanthocyanidins, are found
especially in abundance in citrus, green tea extract, bilberry
extract and grape seed extracts. Bioflavonoids and some related
flavonoids such as herperidin and rutin, and their derivatives,
are thought to improve capillary function by reducing abnormal
leakage. They have been given to relieve capillary impairment
and venous insufficiency of the lower limbs, and for hemorrhoids.
Flavonoids are members of a family of compounds called polyphenols,
which means that they have more than one phenol group (Vitamin
E tocopherols are monophenolic compounds, having only one phenol
group). The greater the number of phenol groups attached to
a flavonoid, the greater the versatility it demonstrates within
the body, and the more powerful it is as an antioxidant; this
is why Flavonoids are generally more powerful than Vitamin E
as an antioxidant in water soluble mediums (vitamin E is more
powerful in fat soluble mediums, hence both Flavonoids and Vitamin
E are needed for optimal health). Flavonoids are found in fruits,
vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains and in beverages such as tea,
cocoa and wine, being prominent components of citrus fruits
and soybeans.
Bioflavonoids are biochemically active flavonoids, having biochemical
utility and biological activity. There are two main classes,
the anthocyanins and the anthoxanthins. It's now generally recognized
that for these to be activated in the body, at least trace amounts
of Vitamin C must be present. Flavonoids function as light screens
in plants. They actually protect the plant's DNA from UV radiation
damage. Flavonoids and vitamin C occur together in plants, and
appear to be mutually protective. Flavonoids increase the absorption
of vitamin C and influence a large number of enzyme systems,
some of which are critically involved in chronic diseases, including
cancer.
No other class of biological chemicals seems to exhibit such
diverse and numerous nutritional and biochemical actions in
mammalian cells. Flavonoids directly affect the Immune system,
influencing T-Cell activity, populations of macrophages, smooth
muscle cells of the cardiovascular system, neurotransmitter
release, lipid perioxidation, cell motility, malignant cell
proliferation and more.Until recently, many thought that lower
carotenoid intake was associated with higher incidences of lung
cancer; however, studies have not clearly demonstrated this
relationship. Lately, however, the inverse relationship between
flavonoids and risk of lung cancer has been borne out from a
report coming from the National Public Health Institute of Finland.
Intakes of flavonoids are relatively low because two important
sources (tea and wine) are rarely consumed. The principle source
of flavonoids in the Finnish diet (apples) was inversely related
to lung cancer risk. [American Journal of Epidemiology, 146(3):223-230,
Aug 1997]Pycnogenol, a patented select group of water-soluble
Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPC's) in the family of polyphenols
produced by Horphag Research, Ltd., has been tested for years
because of its powerful blend of simple and complex polyphenols,
strengthening capillary function and performing in the body
in a myriad of ways, seemingly more powerful than "regular"
flavonoids or flavanols. ActiVin, a patented group of proanthocyanidins
from InterHealth Company, California, has also proven to be
an effective combination of polyphenols, extracted from the
seeds of red grapes. See Pycnogenol, ActiVin.
Bioflavonoid Complex is an ingredient in the following product(s):
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