polyphenol
noun
poly·phe·nol
ˌpä-lē-ˈfē-ˌnōl 
-fi-ˈnōl
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially
: an antioxidant phytochemical
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Green tea’s high volume of catechins (aka flavonoids, a class of polyphenols found in plants) are thought to fight inflammation.
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Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 June 2024
Superfoods contain high amounts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and polyphenols.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 8 June 2024
Blueberries Blueberries contain polyphenol compounds, which are known to have anti-inflammatory effects.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 1 June 2024
The oil packs unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, like polyphenols and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).
—Brittany Loggins, Health, 26 May 2024
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Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 June 2024
Superfoods contain high amounts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and polyphenols.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 8 June 2024
Blueberries Blueberries contain polyphenol compounds, which are known to have anti-inflammatory effects.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 1 June 2024
The oil packs unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, like polyphenols and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).
—Brittany Loggins, Health, 26 May 2024
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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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