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. 2023 Jun 28;15(13):2938. doi: 10.3390/nu15132938

Table 1.

Classification, structure, bioactivities and sources of flavonoids [21,22,23,24,25,26,27].

Flavonoid Structure Bioactivities Sources Ref.
Chalcones graphic file with name nutrients-15-02938-i001.jpg Antioxidant, antimalarial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiosteoporosis, antiplasmodial,
anticancer, antifungal, and antihyperglycemic
Plants: Buteamonospermia, Humuluslupulus, Helichrysumrugulosum, Neoraputiamagnifica, Angelicakeiskei, Piperhispidum, Tarennaattenuata, and Calythropisaurea [21]
Flavanones graphic file with name nutrients-15-02938-i002.jpg Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and
anti-ischemic
Citrus (grapefruit, orange, and lemon) and tomatoes [22]
Flavones graphic file with name nutrients-15-02938-i003.jpg Antitumor, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-IR-insulin resistance activity, and hepatoprotective Plants: Godmaniaaesculifolia, Tridaxprocumbens, Primulafarinosa L., and Chrysanthemummorifolium [23]
Leucoanthocyanidin
Flavan-3,4-ol
graphic file with name nutrients-15-02938-i004.jpg Antioxidation, anti-inflammatory,
anticancer, antiviral, and
protective cardiovascular properties
Plants: Acaciapeuce, A. carneorum, and A. crombiei [24]
Flavonols graphic file with name nutrients-15-02938-i005.jpg Antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, antimicrobial, and iron-chelating Berries, citrus fruits, spices, black or green tea, capers, arugula, cabbage, kale, cress, watercress, sea buckthorn, parsley, and carob [25]
Proanthocyanidin
flavan-3-ol
graphic file with name nutrients-15-02938-i006.jpg Antifungal, antiviral,
anti-inflammatory, anticancer,
antiangiogenic, and
protective against neurological and heart diseases
Tea, grapes, and wine [26,27]