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What to know about Flavonoids

Flavonoids (pronounced as fla-vuh-noydz), are naturally occurring bioactives (or plant compounds) found in tea that can help support healthy blood circulation, essential for heart health. While flavonoids are found in many plant-based foods, like fruits and dark green veggies, tea is one of the top sources of flavonoids in the diet and can be a convenient way to support your health with two cups everyday.1,2,3,4

Scientifice experts recommend getting 400-600mg of flavonoids every day.

References:

1. Greyling, A.; Ras, R.T.; Zock, P.L.; Lorenz, M.; Hopman, M.T.; Thijssen, D.H.J.; Draijer, R. The effect of black tea on blood pressure: A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. PLoS ONE 2014, 9, e103247

2. Kim, K.; Vance, T.M.; Chun, O.K. Greater flavonoid intake is associated with improved CVD risk factors in US adults. Br. J. Nutr. 2016, 115, 1481–1488 © 2020 Unilever

3. McKay, D.L.; Blumberg, J.B. The role of tea in human health: An Update. J. Am. Coll. Nutr. 2002, 21, 1–13.

4. Abby Keller & Taylor C. Wallace (2021) Tea intake and cardiovascular disease: an umbrella review, Annals of Medicine, 53:1, 929-944, DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2021.1933164.

5. Vieux F, Maillot M, Rehm CD, Drewnowski A. Flavonoid Intakes in the US Diet Are Linked to Higher Socioeconomic Status and to Tea Consumption: Analyses of NHANES 2011-16 Data. J Nutr. 2020 Aug 1;150(8):2147-2155.doi: 10.101093/jn/nxaa145. PMID:32470977.

6. Kristi M Crowe-White, Levi W Evans, Gunter G C Kuhnle, Dragan Milenkovic, Kim Stote, Taylor Wallace, Deepa Handu, Katelyn E Senkus, Flavan-3-ols and Cardio metabolic Health: a Guideline Recommendation by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Advances in Nutrition, 2022;, nmac105, https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmac105

7. Ras RT, Zock PL, Draijer R.. Tea consumption enhances endothelial-dependent vasodilation; a meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2011;6(3):e16974.

8. Grassie et al. 2016. Black Tea Increases Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Improves Flow Mediated Dilatation Counteracting Deleterious Effects from a Fat Load in Hypertensive Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study. Nutrients. 8(11), 727

9.  Schreuder THA, Eijsvogels TMH, Greyling A, et al. . Effect of black tea consumption on brachial artery flow-mediated dilation and ischaemia–reperfusion in humans. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2014;39(2):145–151.