Vitamin+P


 * Taken by Peter.Hua

Vitamin P, also known as Flavonoids & BioFlavonoids**.


 * __What is vitamin P?__

Flavonoids** (or **bioflavonoids**), also known as **Vitamin P** and **citrin)**, are a class of plant secondary metabolites. They can be classified into: The three flav**o**noid classes above are all ketone-containing compounds, which are flavonoids and flav**o**nols. This class was the first to be termed "bioflavonoids." The terms flavonoid and **bioflavonoid** have also been more loosely used to describe non-ketone polyhydroxy polyphenol compounds which are more specifically termed flav**a**noids, flavan-3-ols, or "catechins"(are actually a subgroup of flavonoids). Also the human body cannot produce bioflavonoids, so they must be supplied in the diet. Vitamin P increases capillary strength and aids in regulating absorption. Reduces the risk of hemorrhaging. Structure = 2-phenyl-1,4-benzopyrone, = isoflavan structure = Neoflavonoids structure
 * //flavonoids//, derived from 2-phenylchromen-4-one (2-phenyl-1,4 benzopyrone) structure (examples: quercetin, rutin).
 * //isoflavonoids//, derived from 3-phenylchromen-4-one (3-phenyl-1,4-benzopyrone) structure
 * //neoflavonoids//, derived from 4-phenylcoumarine (4-phenyl-1,2-benzopyrone) structure.

Vitamin P are found in foods of Peppers, buckwheat, black currants, and the white material just beneath the peel of citrus fruits contain bioflavonoids. Sources of bioflavonoids include apricots, blackberries, cherries, grapefruit, grapes, lemons, oranges, plums, prunes, and rose hips. Herbs that contain bioflavonoids include chervil, elderberries, hawthorn berry, horsetail, rose hips, and shepherd's purse.** <=== Fruits that contain vitamin P
 * __How it's made:__

__Flavones:__

Flavones are divided into four groups
or __2,3-dihydro-__ __- 2-phenylchromen -4-one__** ||= __✗__ ||= __✓__ ||  || Hesperetin, Naringenin || __3- Hydroxyflavanone or 2,3- dihydroflavonol__ ||= **__ 3-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro 2-phenylchromen -4-one__** ||= __✓__ ||= __✓__ || || Taxifolin, Digydrokaempferol. ||
 * ~ __Group__ ||||||||~ __Skeleton__ ||~ __Examples__ ||
 * ^  ||~ __Description__ ||||~ __Functional groups__ ||~ __Structural formula__ ||^   ||
 * ^  ||^   ||~ __3-hydroxyl__ ||~ __2,3-dihydro__ ||^   ||^   ||
 * = __Flavones__ ||= **__ 2-phenylchromen -4-one__** ||= __✗__ ||= __✗__ || [[image:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/Flavone_skeleton_colored.svg/173px-Flavone_skeleton_colored.svg.png width="173" height="142" caption="Flavone skeleton colored.svg" link="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flavone_skeleton_colored.svg"]] || Luteolin, Apigenin, Tangeritin ||
 * = Flavanol
 * 3-hydroxy- flavone ** ||= **__  3-hydroxy- - 2-phenylchromen -4-one __** ||= __✓__ ||= __✗__ || [[image:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Flavonol_skeleton_colored.svg/173px-Flavonol_skeleton_colored.svg.png width="173" height="142" caption="Flavonol skeleton colored.svg" link="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flavonol_skeleton_colored.svg"]] || Quercetin, Kaempferol, Myricetin, Fisetin, Isorhamnetin, Pachypodol, Rhamnazin. ||
 * = ** __Flavanone__ ** ||= **
 * = Flavanol

__How it affects us:__

__**Benifits-**__ -They also reduce pain located in the legs or across the back, and lessen symptoms associated with prolonged bleeding and low serum calcium. -Bioflavonoids act synergistically with vitamin C to protect and preserve the structure of capillaries. -Bioflavonoids have an antibacterial effect and promote circulation, stimulate bile production, lower cholesterol levels, and treat and prevent cataracts. -When taken with vitamin C, bioflavonoids also reduce the symptoms of oral herpes. -Quercetin, may effectively treat and prevent asthma symptoms, It also contains two other ingredients that increase its efficacy: bromelain, an enzyme from pineapple. -It boosts the immune system, the vitamin is essential for strengthening the body’s natural defenses against viruses and infections.Also is a natural anti-inflammatory agent, as well as a natural and gentle diuretic. Some of the other health conditions that Vitamin P is understood to help with include hypertension, allergies, wound healing, and ulcers. -cancer prevention!! help to eliminate mutagens and carcinogens.

-High douses causes diarrhea -Smoking, alcohol,aspirin reduce the amount of viamin p in your system.
 * __Disadvantages-__**

There are no daily recommended allowances for this vitamin.
 * __Recommended Daily Intakes__**

__**Interesting facts:**__

Absorption of the bioflavonoids can be a bit slow, but small amounts can be stored in the body. If you are suffering from cold sores, consider taking a supplement of 1,000-mg Vitamin C and 1,000 mg Bioflavonoids, and then 500 mg of each, three times a day. A daily intake of Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids may make you less susceptible to cold sores.

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