Polyphenols are a family of organic molecules produced by plants. These polyphenols protect plants from UV rays, harmful insects, parasites, and other environmental aggressions. Since plants are not mobile, they use their phenolic content to protect themselves from environmental damage. Nature is wonderfully designed!
Polyphenols are essential for plants… and they are very beneficial for human health.
According to an article written by Dr. Richard Béliveau (Polyphenols, Longevity Molecules, Journal de Montréal, November 11, 2013), a large number of epidemiological studies have shown that a high consumption of polyphenol-rich foods is associated with a significant reduction in chronic diseases.
These organic molecules have the ability to:
- Act as antioxidants by protecting living cells and fighting oxidative damage caused by free radicals (oxidative stress).
- Modulate and regulate the immune system.
- Be antiviral, anti-flu, and antibacterial.
- Be anti-inflammatory and play an important role in relieving joint pain, such as arthritis, rheumatism, osteoarthritis, etc.
- Improve physical performance and ensure better recovery after physical exertion.
- Regulate intestinal transit (microbiota)
Polyphenols contribute to the improvement and maintenance of overall good health. That's why it's important to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables every day. Fruitomed's IMMUNIA supplements are our allies in ensuring a good daily intake of high-quality natural antioxidants.
Properties of POLYPHENOLS
Polyphenols are excellent NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTS. Nearly 10,000 polyphenols have been identified to date; some of them have been analyzed and are now recognized for having great medicinal properties, with many scientific studies demonstrating their health benefits.
This is the case, among others, for anthocyanins, one of the molecules targeted by the Chair of Research in Cancer Prevention and Treatment at the University of Quebec in Montreal. Anthocyanins are actually the pigments responsible for the red, blue, violet, and purple colors of fruits. Berries contain a lot of them, which is why nutritionists strongly encourage the consumption of these foods.
Elderberries, blackcurrants, aronia, haskap, and wild blueberries are among the small fruits richest in anthocyanins in Quebec.
The darker a fruit, the richer it is in anthocyanins… and the more beneficial it is for health thanks to their role as antioxidants that protect our cells by fighting free radicals.
A study shows that in the Western diet, the average consumption of anthocyanins is 12.53 mg/day.
A single teaspoon of IMMUNIA SYNERGY provides 20 mg/day.
IMMUNIA products are therefore effective supplements to our diet to ensure a good daily intake of natural antioxidants and help us maintain good health.
