Name

Flavonoids

Action

Also known as bioflavonoids, flavones are natural colourful antioxidants found in plants. They give fruits & vegetables their colours. Apart from the antioxidant actions, they are known to strengthen capillary walls. Efficient absorption of Vitamin C is dependant upon them. Their actions is chiefly Diuretic, Antispasmodic and Antiseptic. They help to lower blood pressure and a diet high in flavonoids appear to prevent heart disease.

Uses

For Fluid Balance, Immune System Health, Healthy Heart.

Food Source

Fruits, vegetables, in many edible herbs

Found In

MAXvits

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
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