Bioflavonoid

/ˌbaɪoʊˈflæv.ə.nɔɪd/ noun

A plant compound that gives fruits and vegetables their bright colors and has antioxidant properties that may help protect your body's cells.

From bio- (life) + flavonoid (from Latin flavus meaning yellow, referring to pigment compounds). The term emerged in mid-20th century nutritional science as researchers identified health-beneficial plant pigments.

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