Polyphenols
phyto nutrient FLAVONOIDS
metabolism | gut | skin repair | circulation
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Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants found in the skins and leaves of fruit, seeds, nuts and vegetables. They can be especially helpful to smokers in cessation through supplementation and diet since they offer a number of health benefits. Polyphenols prevent oxidative stress by eliminating free radicals, balance sugar levels, improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and most importantly regarding weight and changes in the gut microbiome, polyphenols, particularly flavonoids, support the growth of good bacteria (bacteroides and bifidobacteria) while limiting or even helping to kill off bad bacteria such as firmicutes. Some people actually take polyphenols in replace of a probiotic.
There are four types of polyphenols, flavonoids, phenolic acids, polyphenolic amides and other. Flavonoids are the most abundant and supportive of a healthy gut microbiome which include quercetin, catechins, anthocyanins and can be found in apples, onions, green teas, dark chocolate, and parsley.
Other polyphenols include capsaicin, curcumic (turmeric), reservatrol, flax seeds and sesame seeds. Polyphenols can inhibit the absorption of iron.
Polyphenols are essential for your body to
Assist in restoring gut flora
Polyphenols may help with these withdrawal symptoms
Fatigue (lack of energy)
Slow Metabolism
food sources | blueberries, lemon, dark chocolate, apples, green teas, red peppers, mangos, flax seeds, sesame seeds