Polyphenols are a wide-ranging collection of naturally-occurring substances discovered in different plant-derived foods and drinks, celebrated for their potential advantages to overall well-being. These versatile compounds, distinguished by their intricate compositions, act as powerful antioxidants, working to counteract oxidative stress and inflammation within the body.
Polyphenols (/ˌpɒliˈfiːnoʊl, -nɒl/) are a large family of naturally occurring phenols. They are abundant in plants and structurally diverse. Polyphenols include flavonoids, tannic acid, and ellagitannin, some of which have been used historically as dyes and for tanning garments.