Flavonoids enhance the functional and nutritional qualities of fruits. A recent study published in the journal Nanomaterials focuses on synthesizing a novel triiron tetrairon phosphate (Fe7(PO4)6) nanomaterial for increased flavonoid accumulation in tomato fruits.
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Why are Flavonoids Important?
Bioactive components such as flavonoids have excellent anti-inflammatory properties and help protect cells from free radicals that can cause serious diseases. When included in food, these antioxidants can help in the prevention of heart disease, diabetes, lymphoma, and neurological illnesses such as Alzheimer's and memory loss.
There has been considerable attention to the possible health advantages of flavonoids linked with fruit and vegetable-rich diets in recent years.
Additionally, flavonoids have significant biological activity, including excellent skin protection from ultraviolet radiation, capillary development, radiation shielding, and moisturizing, softening, and healing of human skin. Therefore, flavonoids can be employed as cosmetic ingredients and medicinal goods due to their qualities.
Lack of Flavonoids in Human Diet
However, due to unsatisfactory eating patterns, poor absorption, fast digestion, and quick elimination, overall consumption of flavonoids in the human diet have remained low. Certain essential flavonoids are present only in trace amounts (
