Though flavonoids aren't considered essential nutrients − meaning one's body doesn't require them to grow and develop − few food compounds do as good of a job staving off infection and chronic disease ...

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has identified flavonoids, natural compounds found in plants, that are toxic to bladder cancer cells cultured in the lab. The researchers report ...

Flavonoids are a group of compounds found in many fruits, vegetables, and other plant products. Research suggests that consuming foods containing flavonoids may have several health benefits. The term ...

You probably know about the powerful antioxidant properties of vitamins C, and E, and beta carotene. But there's another group of antioxidants receiving a lot of attention; their names are less ...

If you're looking for a natural immunity boost, try fueling your diet with flavonoids, a group of plant pigments (or phytochemicals) that experts say act as traditional antioxidants and are generally ...

New research reveals how plant-based flavonoids can regulate gut hormones like GLP-1 and ghrelin, offering a natural strategy to manage insulin resistance and slow the progression of type 2 diabetes.

Men may be able to reduce their risk of erectile dysfunction by consuming certain foods, including red and purple berries, citrus fruits and red wine. All of those foods are rich in certain flavonoids ...

Eating dark chocolate every day may offer surprising health benefits when consumed in moderation. Rich in antioxidants and ...

People with Parkinson's Disease who eat more flavonoids -- compounds found in richly colored foods like berries, cocoa and red wine -- may have a lower mortality risk than those who don't, according ...