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Leucoanthocyanidins Leucocyanidin
Protection against ulcer
Plantain (Loganayaki et al.
2010)
Flavan-3-ols
Catechin
Anticarcinogen in lungs, stomach,
esophagus, duodenum, liver,
pancreas, mammary gland
cherry, apple apricot,
Grapes, pineapple, Kiwi
peaches, goose berry,
peaches, blackberries, black
grapes, strawberries,
blueberries and raspberries
(Zanwar et al. 2014; Mariaa
et al. 2002)
beans, Broccoli, tomato, spinach,
Kale (Appari et al. 2014; Pathak
et al. 2018)
Epicatechin
Reduction of diabetes, heart health
Grapes, pineapple, apple,
peaches (Mariaa et al.
2002; Jose et al. 1997)
Gallocatechin
epigallocatechin
Improve brain function, fat loss,
anti-cancerous.
Banana, Grapes, apple, pear
(Pathak et al. 2018)
Flavones
Apigenin
Treatment of HIV, inflammatory
bowel disease, prostate cancer and
cervical cancer
Plantain (Loganayaki et al.
2010), Citrus, kiwi
(Hostetler et al. 2017)
Peas, Parseley, Capsicum, onion
Pepper, Lettuce (Justesen et al.
1998; Crozier et al. 1997)
Luteolin
Antimutagenic, antitumerogenic,
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
properties
Tangeretin
Prevents breast cancer, cholesterol
lowering and in neuroprotection
Tangerines (Hung et al.
2010; Berhow et al. 1998)
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14 Fruits and Vegetables and its Nutritional Benefits