What are flavanoids, and why are they so important?
Generally speaking, flavanoids are among the compounds that provide plants, vegetables and fruits with their color and help protect them from disease, ultraviolet rays and other predators. Substantial evidence exists suggesting the darker the skin is, the more antioxidants it contains, The same is true for chocolate… the darker and more bitter the cocoa is, the more antioxidant compounds it contains. Hundreds of studies have found that flavanoids possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, and antiviral properties, as well as the ability to act like hormones(without the damaging side effects), protect and repair the liver, relax and dilate the blood vessels, modify blood platelet clotting, maintain mental function, lower the risk of different forms of dementia, fight cancer, prevent tooth decay and other forms of oral disease, and relieve allergy symptoms, among other benefits. They also possess hypoglycemic properties that help the body utilize sugars efficien
