polyphenol
noun
poly·phe·nol
ˌpä-lē-ˈfē-ˌnōl 
-fi-ˈnōl
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially
: an antioxidant phytochemical
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Furthermore, cherries contain polyphenols and antioxidants, which are plant compounds with anti-inflammatory and protective properties for cellular health.1711
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Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Many of these foods provide phytonutrients (beneficial plant compounds), such as polyphenols (an antioxidant) and vitamins.9
Data from several studies strongly establish that nutrition is a key factor in promoting a healthy lifestyle and preventing many chronic diseases.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
The eye-awakening formulation also contains green tea polyphenols, which soothe the skin and provide antioxidant protection.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
Photo: Michiko Tomioka The nori and green tea both contain polyphenols, naturally occurring compounds in plants that are rich in antioxidants, help fight illness and inflammation, and manage blood sugar levels — the whole grain rice helps with that, too.
—Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Many of these foods provide phytonutrients (beneficial plant compounds), such as polyphenols (an antioxidant) and vitamins.9
Data from several studies strongly establish that nutrition is a key factor in promoting a healthy lifestyle and preventing many chronic diseases.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
The eye-awakening formulation also contains green tea polyphenols, which soothe the skin and provide antioxidant protection.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
Photo: Michiko Tomioka The nori and green tea both contain polyphenols, naturally occurring compounds in plants that are rich in antioxidants, help fight illness and inflammation, and manage blood sugar levels — the whole grain rice helps with that, too.
—Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 5 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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