Continuing to explore the very large group of Polyphenols, this module presents the structures, relationships, actions, safety and occurrence of compounds in the remaining subcategories, including the important flavonoids (with their own multiple subgroups) and their relatives, the OPCs (condensed tannins) and other tannins; the isoflavonoids (important hormonally active compounds often called phytoestrogens); and several other smaller groups including the terpenophenolics (cannabinoids).
Module 7 Details:
Overview of flavonoids & their importance in the diet & human health
Flavonoids as antioxidants: how they work
Subcategories of flavonoids include chalcones & aurones, flavanols, OPCs, tannins, anthocyanins, flavonols, flavones, flavanones
This is a 3-week course. Course materials will be released every Monday morning, and each module will have a live interactive study session with the instructor, Lisa Ganora, in addition to student open office hours sessions.
Course Start Date: May 3rd, 2021.
Live Session: May 11th & May 25th, 2021.
Course access closes 30 days after the end of the session, June 25th, 2021.