How to Use polyphenol in a Sentence

polyphenol

noun
  • The polyphenols in the tea can promote healthy cell turnover.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2019
  • Flaxseed meal has a very high polyphenol content.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
  • The body can’t absorb most polyphenols well.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 June 2026
  • The body can’t absorb most polyphenols well.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Yes, the fuzzy part, because that’s where much of the fiber and polyphenols are found.
    — Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Black and green olives also contain a high amount of polyphenols.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Tannins are a type of polyphenol found in coffee, true tea, and wine.
    — Lauren Manaker, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Pomegranates are rich in polyphenols that support blood vessel health.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
  • As for coffee, lighter roasts contain more polyphenols.
    — Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 19 May 2026
  • True teas are rich in polyphenols, which act as antioxidants.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Fresher oil holds more active polyphenols.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Furthermore, studies on mice have shown that the polyphenols might even help slow down how the brain ages.
    — Katie Jackson, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2019
  • These parts of plants are naturally high in polyphenols.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 31 Mar. 2026
  • These parts of plants are naturally high in polyphenols.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Dec. 2025
  • The benefits of black tea Black tea has its own special polyphenols, too.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Okra is loaded with polyphenols, fiber and compounds that may help lower blood sugar.
    — Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Cacao nibs are rich in polyphenols, which help protect the heart and lower blood glucose.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Like most colorful berries, camu camu is a good source of polyphenols.
    — Julie Upton, Health.com, 3 Oct. 2019
  • Listen in now for a swashbuckling tale of pirates and polyphenols!
    — Nicola Twilley, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2017
  • Herbs and Spices Some herbs and spices that come from plants also contain polyphenols.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Pomegranates are rich in polyphenols, which may dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Anthocyanins are a subclass of the polyphenols that give the apple peel much of its red color.
    — Janet Colson, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Apples contain fiber and polyphenols that can support healthy blood sugar.
    — Caitlin Beale, Health, 5 May 2026
  • What happened to all those heart-healthy polyphenols in red wine that help protect the lining of blood vessels in the heart?
    — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The polyphenol most commonly linked to red wine is resveratrol.
    — Serena Coady, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2021
  • Tannins are compounds of polyphenols and do the work of tightening tissues up.
    — Christine Buckley, Bon Appetit, 24 Aug. 2017
  • This is due to the polyphenols and healthy fat content, according to Bobrick.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Wicks wanted to understand how polyphenols worked to prevent ice cream from melting.
    — Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024
  • Grape seed polyphenols from the vineyards of Bordeaux gave rise to Caudalie.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Much of this research has credited resveratrol, a polyphenol found in grape skins.
    — Brittany Risher, SELF, 16 Aug. 2017

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