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Anthocyanins

Compoundantioxidant

Red-blue-purple flavonoid pigments in blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries, elderberries, and red cabbage. Studied in endothelial function and cognitive aging; rapidly metabolized so whole-food intake is preferred over extracts.

Food sources

Tart Cherries
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Raspberries
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BlueberriesStressed plant
Vaccinium corymbosum / angustifolium
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StrawberriesStressed plant
Fragaria × ananassa
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How it works

Anthocyanins, also called anthocyans, are water-soluble vacuolar pigments that, depending on their pH, may appear red, pink, purple, blue, or black.

Source: Wikipedia

Chemistry

IUPAC name
2-phenylchromenylium
Formula
C15H11O+
PubChem
CID 145858 →

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