Vitamin P: The Vitamin You've Never Heard Of
Posted on Apr 26, 2021

Vitamin P? What’s that? Never heard of it?

Well, don’t be surprised!

Vitamin P refers to a group of plant compounds more commonly referred to as flavonoids, which are not actually vitamins.

These compounds are found in many fruits, vegetables, and spices.

These are phytochemicals.

‘Phyto’ denotes being plant-based.  

Flavonoids give your fruits and veggies bright colors like the red in beets and cherries or the orange in carrots.


WHAT DOES VITAMIN P DO, & WHY SHOULD IT BE A PART OF YOUR DIET?


Flavonoids (Vitamin P) have antioxidant properties that protect you from free radical cell damage that can lead to oxidative stress.

Inflammatory responses triggered by allergens, germs, and other irritants can be reduced by flavonoids. 

Flavonoids are believed to:

  • reduce the risk of cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases
  • improve vascular function in type-2 diabetes
  • and improve bone health.

Research even points at the possibility of preventing the development of colon and liver cancers.

Flavonoids are a bedrock of total health and optimal wellness.

These are what are missing from most of our diets.


TYPES OF FLAVONOIDS & WHERE YOU CAN FIND THEM


Flavonoids are found in a lot of foods. There are many types of flavonoids.

Here are a few examples of foods you might already be eating or drinking!

  • Flavonols – kale, leeks, and broccoli
  • Flavones – parsley, celery, and chamomile
  • Flavanols/Flavan-3-ols – cocoa, tea, and red wine
  • Flavanones – most citrus fruits like oranges and lemons
  • Isoflavones – soybeans and soy products
  • Pelargonidin glycosides - anthocyanins found in cranberries, strawberries, and blueberries
  • Cyanidin - an anthocyanin in tart cherries
  • Melatonin - another antioxidant (an indole) found in tart cherries

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