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flavanol [′fla·və‚nȯl] (biochemistry) Yellow needles with a melting point of 169°C, derived from flavanone; a flavanoid pigment used as a dye. Also known as 3-hydroxyflavone. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Meanwhile, the food, cosmetic and drug industries surely won't miss out on the health nuts' flavanol free-for-all, and I foresee the same crazes that other antioxidants have set off in the past decade: Attractive brown chocolate eye creams. These findings are consistent with other studies suggesting that flavanols help produce nitric oxide, a chemical that opens arteries and performs other biological functions known to improve cardiovascular health. Hershey's and Reese's Snacksters offer consumers great-tasting snacks in portion-controlled servings, while Hershey's dark chocolate offerings provide the benefits of flavanol antioxidants. |
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