How to Use flavonoid in a Sentence

flavonoid

noun
  • That is due to chemicals found in the herb called flavonoids.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 27 June 2023
  • While three servings a day is the goal, every bit of flavonoid-rich food adds up.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Quercetin is a flavonol, which is a type of flavonoid, that gives plants their vibrant colors.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Chrysonine is a flavonoid that can be found in several plants.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
  • Buckwheat is also good for the heart due to being rich in flavonoids like rutin and quercetin.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The hips, like the petals, are high in flavonoids, those small but mighty antioxidant friends.
    — Christine Buckley, Bon Appetit, 19 July 2017
  • Studies have found that this flavonoid can benefit men who want to gain muscle mass.
    — Larry Carroll, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Grapes are rich in bioactive compounds like phenolic acids and flavonoids.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
  • In contrast, baking onions is shown to increase their flavonoid content.
    — Melissa Porrey Lpc, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025
  • The flavonoids help maintain healthy blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
    — Chrystle Fiedler, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The flavonoids and carotenoids also give peaches their distinct color.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
  • Research shows that flavonoids can also improve the health of your gut microbiome.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
  • Pecans Pecans contain more flavonoids than other tree nuts, like almonds, cashews, and walnuts.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Quercetin is a flavonoid or type of antioxidant found in many foods, such as apples, berries, tomatoes, and leafy greens.
    — Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
  • Tea Green and black tea are rich in flavonoids and antioxidants that help boost the immune system.
    — Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Quercetin is a flavonoid known for its antioxidant properties.
    — Steven MacAri, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 May 2019
  • One of the most notable flavonoids in orange juice is hesperidin, a plant compound in citrus that is rarely found in other foods.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025
  • The aloe vera's high content of polyphenols and flavonoids may be responsible.
    — Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Ube purple yams are rich in flavonoids (phytonutrients found in plants and vegetables).
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The flavonoids in celery may promote the regrowth and protection of the nerve network pathway.
    — Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The flavonoids in elderberries may support immune health.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Anthocyanins are one type of flavonoid found in berries and are responsible for those deep red, purple, and blue pigments.
    — Kathleen Felton, Time, 9 June 2026
  • Luteolin is a flavonoid found in significant amounts in celery.
    — Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Flavonoids in chocolate may improve blood vessel function, which can lower blood pressure and clotting.
    — Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 9 July 2017
  • On the other hand, purple sweet potatoes have more anthocyanins, the flavonoid found in blueberries.
    — Caroline Walder, Good Housekeeping, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Apples Apples are a rich source of chlorogenic acid and flavonoids like quercetin, found primarily in the skin.
    — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Apples Apples are a rich source of chlorogenic acid and flavonoids like quercetin, found primarily in the skin.
    — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 28 June 2026
  • Apples Apples are a rich source of chlorogenic acid and flavonoids like quercetin, found primarily in the skin.
    — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Green tea’s high volume of catechins (aka flavonoids, a class of polyphenols found in plants) are thought to fight inflammation.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 June 2024
  • The flowers contain compounds called flavonoids that may help reduce inflammation and pain.
    — Alexandra Sifferlin, Time, 19 June 2018

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