polyphenol
noun
poly·phe·nol
ˌpä-lē-ˈfē-ˌnōl 
-fi-ˈnōl
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially
: an antioxidant phytochemical
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Beetroot is rich in nutrients and polyphenols (special plant components).
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
The vegetables, including onions, garlic, mushrooms and greens, provide vitamin C and polyphenols, which are beneficial for both human health and gut microbes.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2025
Additionally, olive oil contains polyphenols, such as oleocanthal, which have been shown to combat oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which can increase your risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia.
—Sogol Ash, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Olive oil is packed with protective nutrients and plant compounds, such as vitamin E and polyphenols.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
The vegetables, including onions, garlic, mushrooms and greens, provide vitamin C and polyphenols, which are beneficial for both human health and gut microbes.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2025
Additionally, olive oil contains polyphenols, such as oleocanthal, which have been shown to combat oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which can increase your risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia.
—Sogol Ash, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Olive oil is packed with protective nutrients and plant compounds, such as vitamin E and polyphenols.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
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polyphenol
noun
poly·phe·nol
ˌpäl-i-ˈfē-ˌnōl, -ˌnȯl, -fi-ˈ
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially
: an antioxidant phytochemical (as chlorogenic acid) that tends to prevent or neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals
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