Amazon.com: Books: Flavonoids in Health and Disease (#)

„Presents the latest advances in the rapidly expanding area of research into flavonoids–discussing the molecular, biochemical, and physiological effects of flavonoids in vivo. Highlights the anticancer properties of flavonoids and investigates flavonoid influence on coronary heart disease. Furnishing evidence for the protective effects of dietary phytochemicals against chronic diseases, Flavonoids in Health and Disease shows how to analyze and identify flavonoids covers phenolic acid in fruits and flavonoids in medicinal plants analyzes the antioxidant activities of flavonoids explains the interaction of flavonoids with metal in biological systems addresses flavonoid and isoflavonoid inhibition of lipid peroxidation examines flavonoids in wine, pine bark, the nutrition of grape phenolics, and the antioxidant properties of flavonoids and phenylpropanoids in fruit juices elucidates the absorption, metabolism, and bioavailability of flavonoids and more.“

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BBC News | HEALTH | Heart attack victims 'should drink tea' (#)

„She said: "The BHF recommends lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart disease. Including flavonoids in your diet is just one step in the right direction. "Giving up smoking, taking more exercise and adopting a healthy lifestyle should be a priority." See also: 17 Apr 02 | Health Tea may protect against Parkinson's 09 Apr 02 | Health Tea 'could help prevent cancer' 23 Jul 01 | Health Good news for tea drinkers Internet links: CirculationBritish Heart FoundationBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Health stories now: Postcode lottery in GP services IVF mix-up heads for court Transplant first for cancer patient Costly wait with dementia symptoms Chicken checked for BSE New hope for Aids vaccine Campaign to end stigma of mental illness Parents to sue over epilepsy row Links to more Health stories are at the foot of the page.“

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JAMA -- Vascular Effects of Cocoa Rich in Flavan-3-ols, August 27, 2003, Heiss et al. 290 (8): 1030 (#)

„To the Editor: In vitro studies have suggested that flavonoids may have specific vascular effects, but their mechanism of action has not been clarified.1 A subclass of flavonoids—flavan-3-ols and their oligomers (procyanidins)—are constituents of cocoa beans, which can be detected in human plasma after ingestion of cocoa.2 In turn, plant extracts rich in flavan-3-ols can increase the activity of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) in endothelial cells.3 Nitric oxide is an essential signaling molecule in vascular physiology. Nitric oxide bioactivity can be preserved in human plasma in a circulating pool via increases in a number of nitrosated compounds.4-5 Thus, it is possible that cocoa rich in flavan-3-ols may lead to improved endothelium-dependent dilation via an increase of nitric oxide bioactivity.“

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JAMA -- Abstract: Dietary Intake of Antioxidants and Risk of Alzheimer Disease, June 26, 2002, Engelhart et al. 287 (24): 3223 (#)

„When adjustments were made for age, sex, baseline Mini-Mental State Examination score, alcohol intake, education, smoking habits, pack-years of smoking, body mass index, total energy intake, presence of carotid plaques, and use of antioxidative supplements, high intake of vitamin C and vitamin E was associated with lower risk of Alzheimer disease (rate ratios [RRs] per 1-SD increase in intake were 0.82 [95% confidence interval {CI}, 0.68-0.99] and 0.82 [95% CI, 0.66-1.00], respectively). Among current smokers, this relationship was most pronounced (RRs, 0.65 [95% CI, 0.37-1.14] and 0.58 [95% CI, 0.30-1.12], respectively) and also was present for intake of beta carotene (RR, 0.49 [95% CI, 0.27-0.92]) and flavonoids (RR, 0.54 [95% CI, 0.31-0.96]). The associations did not vary by education or apolipoprotein E genotype.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Flavonoids in Health and Disease (Antioxidants in Health and Disease) (#)

„The evidence for flavonoid-rich food components as cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and chemopreventive agents is growing. This second edition of a resource for researchers in related fields reflects major advances made in this area over the past five years, examining the involvement of flavonoids and phenolic compounds in biochemical, physiological, and pharmacological processes that are implicated in disease prevention. Rice-Evans teaches biochemistry at King's College London. Packer teaches molecular pharmacology and toxicology at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR“

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Amazon.com: Books: Introduction to Flavonoids (Chemistry and Biochemistry of Organic Natural Products) (#)

„Offering a wide ranging view of this important class of plant pigments, after a brief examination of the history and literature of flavonoids, this book explores structural variation of all subclasses of flavonoids, techniques for isolation, purification, and determination of structures, chemical syntheses, biosynthesis and genetics, patterns of distribution in the plant kingdom, and uses. Finally, the functions of flavonoids in nature are investigated, as well as ways in which these compounds may have a more direct impact upon the human race.“

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Tea & Coffee 06/01 - Tea Drinkers Go Green (#)

„Instead of cardboard boxes, the tea comes in drums and has a decidedly oriental look. They also use the health message in their publicity material, telling consumers that “green and black tea - like vegetables, fruits, and red wine, are rich in antioxidants called flavonoids. It has been found that tea flavonoids are effectively absorbed by the body. Results from studies concerning the health promoting effects of flavonoids have been promising, and active research in this area continues.”“

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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„One of the best is a site hosted by the Tea Council, www.health.co.uk . The site provides explicit information about the differences between types of tea, what flavonoids are, the nutritional components of tea, its effects on cancers and heart disease and even oral health. The site draws its conclusions from closely cited studies, most of which have been conducted in the last 10 years. Davidson and Link both reinforce the importance of the health studies published online, perfect fodder for the tea retailer.“

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- Coffee Science Information Centre (#)

„Plant phenols are a large and diverse group of compounds including cinnamic acids, benzoic acids, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, stilbenes, coumarins, lignans and lignins. It has been shown that plant phenols have strong antioxidant activity in vitro (1). As a result it has been hypothesised that plant phenols might protect cellular DNA, lipids and proteins from free radical- mediated damage in vivo.“

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JAMA -- A Man Scraping Chocolate, May 15, 2002, Torpy 287 (19): 2466 (#)

„Chocolate, cioccolata, chocolat: even the words roll deliciously off the tongue. Ingredients such as flavonoids, catechins, serotonin, and phenylethylamines promise scientific effects and physiologic mechanisms to explain the time-tested fascination with chocolate. However, true chocolate lovers seek the luxurious melting sweetness from their treasure, not biochemical properties.“

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Mr. Coffee® - Tea for Health (#)

„Here’s how it works. Black tea, the main ingredient in traditional iced tea, contains antioxidants called flavonoids. These are the same antioxidants that are found in fruits and vegetables and help prevent free radical damage. Research tells us these antioxidants may help prevent cancer, heart disease, premature aging, and more.“

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Effects of Coffee and Tea on Bone Health (#)

„Though caffeine/coffee has little effect, tea does seem to improve the strength of bones in women. Flavonoids and fluoride may be behind the benefits of tea. 1200 British women were studied, and those who considered themselves 'tea drinkers' had stronger bones than those who did not drink tea. How much tea is needed to get any bone benefits was not recorded.“

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Effects of Coffee and Tea on Stroke (#)

„Another study of 550 men (in the Archives of Internal Medicine) revealed that drinking almost 5 cups of tea per day, reduced the likelihood of stroke by 69 percent. Flavonoids and antioxidants are thought to be the beneficial components here. Foods that are high in flavonoids may also help prevent strokes.“

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BBC - Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - Science of supertasters (#)

„These are the healthy antioxidant chemicals found in fruit and vegetables. Flavonoids taste unpleasantly bitter to supertasters, so they often avoid foods which contain high levels of them. On the other hand, they tend to have a lower risk of heart disease, because they also shy away from very fatty, salty and sugary foods.“

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JAMA -- Abstract: Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Relation to Risk of Ischemic Stroke, October 6, 1999, Joshipura et al. 282 (13): 1233 (#)

„Comparison of the antioxidant effects of Concord grape juice flavonoids {alpha}-tocopherol on markers of oxidative stress in healthy adults O'Byrne et al. Am. Clin. Nutr.“

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Amazon.com: Books: The Flavonoid Revolution: Grape Seed Extract and Other Flavonoids Against Disease (#)

„Flavonoids are exciting compounds, but this booklet barely begins to tell the story before it is over. Avoid.“

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