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The biological properties of some common classes of flavonoids.
| Flavonoid | Biological Property | |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonols (e.g., quercetin and kaempferol) |
Antioxidant; cardioprotective | [36] |
| Flavanones | Antioxidant; anticancer; anti-inflammatory | [36] |
| Isoflavonoids | Phytoestrogenic (mimic the hormone estrogen); hormone balance and metabolism | [36] |
| Anthocyanins (responsible for a plant’s unique colour) |
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory | [36] |
