| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,741,861,800 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
bioflavonoid |
Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Wikipedia | 0.02 sec. |
|
bioflavonoid [¦bī·ō′flav·ə‚nȯid] (biochemistry) A group of compounds obtained from the rinds of citrus fruits and involved with the homeostasis of the walls of small blood vessels; in guinea pigs a marked reduction of bioflavonoids results in increased fragility and permeability of the capillaries; used to decrease permeability and fragility in capillaries in certain conditions. Also known as citrus flavonoid compound; vitamin P complex. 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. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
The berries and even more so, the flowers, are rich in bioflavonoids that strengthen blood vessels, help prevent heart disease, and promote longevity. Bioflavonoid interactions with rat uterine type II binding sites and cell growth inhibition. Bioflavonoids have potent antiviral properties and can be useful at any stage of an infection. |
| Encyclopedia |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|