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. 2019 Sep 14;20(18):4567. doi: 10.3390/ijms20184567

Table 1.

Classification of polyphenols, chemical structure, molecular formula and their dietary source availability.

Polyphenols Dietary Source * Chemical Structure ** Molecular Formula References
Apigenin Grapefruit, parsley, onion, orange, tea and wheat sprouts graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i001.jpg C15H10O5 [63]
Anacardic Acid Cashew nuts graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i002.jpg C22H36O3 [64]
Biochanin Red clove, chickpea, clover sprout and kidney beans graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i003.jpg C16H12O5 [65,66,67]
Butein Rhus verniciflua, Caesalpinia sappan and Carthamus tinc-torius graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i004.jpg C15H12O5 [68,69]
Catechin Green tea, apples, blackberries, dark chocolate and red wine graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i005.jpg C15H14O6 [70]
Cyanidin Acai berry, bilberry, blackberry, cranberry and raspberry graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i006.jpg C15H11O6+ [71]
Curcumin (CUR) Turmeric graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i007.jpg IC21H20O6 or C21H20O6 [72]
Caffeic Acid Coffee and olive oil graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i008.jpg C9H8O4 [73]
Cholorogenic Acid Pomegranate and berries graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i009.jpg C16H18O9 [74]
Capsaicin Chili peppers graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i010.jpg C18H27NO3 [75]
Daidzein Soybeans and tofu graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i011.jpg C15H10O4 [76,77]
Delphinidin Cereal grains graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i012.jpg C15H11CIO7 [78]
Diosmetin Vetch graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i013.jpg C16H12O6 [79]
Ellagic Acid Blackberries, raspberries and pomegranate graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i014.jpg C14H6O8 [80]
Epicatechin Milk, chocolates, and commercial reduced fat graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i015.jpg C15H14O6 [81]
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) Green tea graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i016.jpg C22H18O11 [70]
Gallic Acid Pomegranate, nuts and green tea graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i017.jpg C7H6O5 [82]
Genistein Fats, oils, beef, red clover, soybeans, and fava beans graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i018.jpg C15H10O5 [83,84]
Gnetol Gnetum ula, gnetum gnemon, trees, shrubs and lianas graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i019.jpg C14H12O4 [85]
Hesperidin Bitter orange, petit grains, orange, lime and lemon graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i020.jpg C28H34O15 [86]
Isoliquiritigenin Rose petals graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i021.jpg C15H12O4 [87]
Kaempferol Apples, grapes, tomatoes, green tea, potatoes, onions and broccoli graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i022.jpg C15H10O6 [88]
Licochalcone A Cranberry graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i023.jpg C21H22O4 [89]
Luteolin Celery, broccoli, green pepper, parsley, thyme, dandelion, perilla and chamomile tea graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i024.jpg C15H10O6 [90,91]
Macluraxanthone Maclura tinctoria (Hedge apple) and dyer’s mulberry graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i025.jpg C23H22O6 [92]
Myricetin Vegetables, fruits, nuts, berries, tea and red wine graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i026.jpg C15H10O8 [93]
Naringenin Grapes graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i027.jpg C15H12O5 [94]
Oxyresveratrol Morus alba and artocarpus lakoocha graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i028.jpg C14H12O4 [95]
Peonidin Cranberries, blueberries, plums, cherries and sweet potatoes graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i029.jpg C16H13O6+ [96]
Piceatannol Berries, grapes, rhubarb (rheum), passion fruit (passiflora) and white tea. graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i030.jpg C14H12O4 [97]
Pterostilbene Blueberries and grapes graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i031.jpg C16H16O3 [98]
Quercetin Vegetables, fruits and beverages, spices, soups and fruit juices graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i032.jpg C15H10O7 [99,100]
Resveratrol Almonds, blueberries and grapes graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i033.jpg C14H12O3 [98]
Rosemarinic Acid Rosemary graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i034.jpg C18H16O8 [101]
Rutin Citrus fruits, apple, berries and peaches graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i035.jpg C27H30O16 [92,102,103]
Scopoletin Vinegar, dandelion and coffee graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i036.jpg C10H8O4 [104]
Silibinin Milk and artichokes graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i037.jpg C25H22O10 [105,106]
Tangeretin Citrus fruits graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i038.jpg C20H20O7 [107]
Taxifolin Vinegar graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i039.jpg C15H12O7 [108]
Theaflavin Tea leaves, black tea and oolong tea graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i040.jpg C29H24O12 [109]
Tricin Rice bran and sugarcane graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i041.jpg C17H14O7 [110]
Xanthohumol Hop plants graphic file with name ijms-20-04567-i042.jpg C21H22O5 [111]

* Chemical structures are drawn using ChemDraw software. ** Molecular formulas obtained through PubChem compound database.