If you have read about gut health, it is likely you have heard about flavonoids, flavonols, or anthocyanins. And if you haven’t, let’s explore what they are and what they can do to fuel your gut health for IBD!What are flavonoids?Flavonoids are a compound found in a variety of plant foods. They have been found to have antioxidant effects. As a reminder: antioxidants are molecules from plants that help to slow down the effects of free radicals in the body. The reason we want to slow the effects of free radicals is because they can increase the risk of inflammation and a variety of other health issues. There are 6 main classes of flavonoids to help support the body “clean up” free radicals. They are divided into different classes based on their chemical structure. Find them below and what food sources they can be found in:Flavonoids for IBDEmerging research suggests that flavonoids may:What is a gut barrier and why do we want to support it? The gut barrier is like a protective wall in your digestive tract. It has two main jobs: to let in nutrients and water from the food you eat while keeping harmful things like bacteria, toxins, and […]
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