Popular Polyphenols

Many antioxidants belong to the group of natural chemicals called polyphenols, including the following:

• Catechins, such as those in green and white tea or chocolate;

   

• Anthocyanins from pomegranate, cranberry, blueberry and black cherry;

   

• Proanthocyanidins from acai, blueberry, cranberry, grape and gogi;

   

• Isoflavones from soy and kudzu;

   

• Xanthones from mangosteen;

   

• Gallo-tannins from Indian gooseberry;

   

• Coenzyme Q10; and

   

• Resveratrol from grape and giant knotweed.