polyphenol
noun
poly·phe·nol
ˌpä-lē-ˈfē-ˌnōl 
-fi-ˈnōl
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially
: an antioxidant phytochemical
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Some polyphenols in red wine have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities that could help prevent tumors.
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Isabella Cueto and J. Emory Parker, STAT, 27 June 2024
Founded by Mathilde Thomas in Bordeaux, Caudalie sought to utilize the antioxidant powers of grape seed polyphenols for anti-aging solutions across the face and body—thanks to insight from professor Joseph Vercauteren, a leading specialist in polyphenols.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 June 2024
Peaches contain polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamin A and vitamin C to protect against disease and support your immunity.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
Decades of research support the general health benefits of polyphenols, but their role in exercise is a recent discovery.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
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Isabella Cueto and J. Emory Parker, STAT, 27 June 2024
Founded by Mathilde Thomas in Bordeaux, Caudalie sought to utilize the antioxidant powers of grape seed polyphenols for anti-aging solutions across the face and body—thanks to insight from professor Joseph Vercauteren, a leading specialist in polyphenols.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 June 2024
Peaches contain polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamin A and vitamin C to protect against disease and support your immunity.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
Decades of research support the general health benefits of polyphenols, but their role in exercise is a recent discovery.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
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polyphenol
noun
poly·phe·nol
ˌpäl-i-ˈfē-ˌnōl, -ˌnȯl, -fi-ˈ
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially
: an antioxidant phytochemical (as chlorogenic acid) that tends to prevent or neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals
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