Foods Rich in Polyphenols and Flavonoids

 

Flavonoids are a type of polyphenol that are contained in plants, often imparting a yellow color. These include:

(1) anthocyanidin such as catechin and epicatechin

(2) flavanone

(3) flavone

(4) isoflavone

(5) chalcone

(6) aurone

 

Effect:

(1) suppression of ADP-stimulated platelet activation

(2) suppression of epinephrine-stimulated platelet activation

(3) suppression of platelet microparticle formation

 

Foods containing polyphenols and flavonoids:

(1) wine

(2) grape juice

(3) chocolate and cocoa

(4) tea

(5) citrus fruits

(6) berries

(7) ginkgo biloba

(8) onions

(9) parsley

 

Within each food, certain types have higher levels of flavonoids such as dark chocolate, white or green tea and red wine.