polyphenol
noun
poly·phe·nol
ˌpä-lē-ˈfē-ˌnōl 
-fi-ˈnōl
: a polyhydroxy phenol
especially
: an antioxidant phytochemical
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Why Dark Chocolate Is Good for You Cocoa, which is more abundant in dark chocolate than milk varieties, is rich in plant compounds known as polyphenols.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Dec. 2024
While this type of polyphenol is ideally obtained through unprocessed means like fruit and vegetables, its presence in dark chocolate may help offset the negative aspects of milk chocolate.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
These include plenty of polyphenols, which are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant chemicals that calm oxidative stress—internal wear and tear—in the body.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Cocoa is loaded with compounds called polyphenols that have been shown to help our bodies fend off inflammation, lower blood pressure and maybe even improve our moods.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Dec. 2024
While this type of polyphenol is ideally obtained through unprocessed means like fruit and vegetables, its presence in dark chocolate may help offset the negative aspects of milk chocolate.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
These include plenty of polyphenols, which are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant chemicals that calm oxidative stress—internal wear and tear—in the body.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Cocoa is loaded with compounds called polyphenols that have been shown to help our bodies fend off inflammation, lower blood pressure and maybe even improve our moods.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 5 Dec. 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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