What are flavonols?

Flavonols (Flavan-3-ols) are flavonoid phytonutrients that help support healthy circulation by helping your arteries stay flexible. They include: . Catechins , found primari…ly in unfermented green tea, but also in oolong tea, black tea, dark chocolate, raw apples, apricots, nectarines, pears and plums with skin, blackberries, red raspberries, cranberries, cherries, broad beans, barley, raisins, red wine, and rhubarb, are potent anti-oxidantsthat can prevent tumor blood vessel growth, protect against the development of atherosclerotic plaque buildups in arteries, help promote anti-diabetic effects in insulin resistance, and provide significant protection against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. . Rutin , found in apricots, buckwheat, cherries, prunes, rose hips, the rind of citrus fruits, and the core of green peppers, can be helpful in maintaining rigid blood vessels, minimizes bleeding or bruising from injury, improves circulatory problems, including varicose veins and poor circulation, helps your body use vitamin Cand maintain collagen, treats glaucoma, hay fever, hemorrhoids, oral herpes, cirrhosis, cataracts and glaucoma, reduces weakness in the blood vessels and the resultant hemorrhages, relieves pain from bumps and bruises, reduces serum cholesterol and oxidized LDL cholesterol, lowers the risk of heart disease, and can be useful in treating rheumatic diseases such as gout, arthritis, edema, hemorrhoids, and inflammatorybowel disease. . Theaflavins , found in black tea, act as antioxidants and protect your body's cells from damaging free radicals, and may also help the body fight cancer, dementia, and HIV, keep the heart healthy and reduce blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. . Thearubigins , found in black tea and green tea, act as powerful antioxidants in your body, protect your cells from damaging free radicals, may prevent various health disorders including cancer and diabetes, and may reduce blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. (MORE)