A large group of plant-based chemical compounds that include pigments, antioxidants, and compounds found in colorful fruits and vegetables.
From 'flavone' combined with the suffix '-oid' meaning 'resembling' or 'related to.' These compounds are structurally related to flavones, forming a broader chemical family found throughout the plant kingdom.
Flavonoids are why red wine, dark chocolate, and blueberries have become superfoods—they're one of the main compounds scientists blame for health benefits, though the research is still catching up to the hype.
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