polyphenol
noun
poly·phe·nol
ˌpä-lē-ˈfē-ˌnōl 
-fi-ˈnōl
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially
: an antioxidant phytochemical
Examples of polyphenol in a Sentence
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Silymarin boasts a number of natural compounds called polyphenols, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties.
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Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
The polyphenols in black tea act as antioxidants, which balance out potentially harmful free radicals that can lead to cell damage and disease.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024
But in azolla quantities, polyphenols may interfere with the body’s ability to absorb nutrients.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024
Given that coffee contains many polyphenols, researchers looked into whether consuming the beverage could reduce the risk of severe COVID illness.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2023
Nutrient-rich with Vitamin E and polyphenols, it’s topped with crunchy almonds and sugar crystals.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
Cocoa powder provides the chocolate flavor, and its polyphenols and flavonoids reduce inflammation, fight cancer and potentially lower blood pressure.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2024
Tea contains polyphenol compounds, which have antioxidant properties.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024
Olives are also a source of polyphenols, an antioxidant that protects your cells from damage.24
There's a wide array of olives, ranging in colors, sizes, and textures.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2024
The polyphenols in black tea act as antioxidants, which balance out potentially harmful free radicals that can lead to cell damage and disease.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024
But in azolla quantities, polyphenols may interfere with the body’s ability to absorb nutrients.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024
Given that coffee contains many polyphenols, researchers looked into whether consuming the beverage could reduce the risk of severe COVID illness.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2023
Nutrient-rich with Vitamin E and polyphenols, it’s topped with crunchy almonds and sugar crystals.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
Cocoa powder provides the chocolate flavor, and its polyphenols and flavonoids reduce inflammation, fight cancer and potentially lower blood pressure.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2024
Tea contains polyphenol compounds, which have antioxidant properties.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024
Olives are also a source of polyphenols, an antioxidant that protects your cells from damage.24
There's a wide array of olives, ranging in colors, sizes, and textures.
—Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
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polyphenol
noun
poly·phe·nol
ˌpäl-i-ˈfē-ˌnōl, -ˌnȯl, -fi-ˈ
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially
: an antioxidant phytochemical (as chlorogenic acid) that tends to prevent or neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals
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