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Human Metabolism of Dietary Quercetin Glycosides

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Plant Polyphenols 2

Part of the book series: Basic Life Sciences ((BLSC,volume 66))

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Flavonoids, along with other phytochemicals, are thought to have a role in reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease and cancers.1,2 Fruits and vegetables undoubtedly afford some protection against these diseases,3 but the effects of individual compounds that may play a role is unclear. Evidence has been accumulating from both in vivo and in vitro studies that flavonoids have biological activity that may be beneficial. They are good antioxidants and can act by scavenging free radicals, chelation of metal ions or inhibiting lipid peroxidation,4 and they can inhibit platelet aggregation.5 Flavonols also have the ability to induce phase II detoxification enzymes6 and have been shown to inhibit the growth of certain human cancer cells such as those of the colon,7 ovary,8 and gastrointestinal tract.9

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Day, A.J., Williamson, G. (1999). Human Metabolism of Dietary Quercetin Glycosides. In: Gross, G.G., Hemingway, R.W., Yoshida, T., Branham, S.J. (eds) Plant Polyphenols 2. Basic Life Sciences, vol 66. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4139-4_22

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