Review Article

Flavonoids as Promising Neuroprotectants and Their Therapeutic Potential against Alzheimer’s Disease

Table 1

Classification of flavonoids and their dietary sources.

S. no.ClassFlavonoidsDietary sourcesReferences

1.FlavanonesNaringinCabbage, banana, kiwi, garlic, olives, onion, sprout vegetables, lemon[25]
Naringenin
Hesperetin
Eriodictyol
2.FlavanolsEpigallocatechin gallateGreen tea, red wine, grapes, cocoa beans, apricots, berries, apple[25]
Epigallocatechin
Epicatechin
Catechin
3.FlavonesLuteolinKiwi, green tea, oregano, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, watermelon, peas, chamomile flower, orange, grapes, pumpkin, chickpea, brown rice, rosemary[26]
Diosmin
Apigenin
Wogonin
4.FlavonolsQuercetinGreen pea, grape seeds, apple, citrus fruits, soyabean, onions, cucumber strawberries, tomatoes[26]
Morin
Galangin
Kaempferol
5.AnthocyaninsMalvidinBerries (red, purple and blue), red grapes, fruits (pomegranate, red apple, apricot), vegetables (black beans, red cabbage, purple carrot, eggplant, coloured potatoes, red onions, radish), coloured cereals[27, 28]
Cyanidin
Hirsutidin
Pelargonidin
6.IsoflavonesGenisteinSoybeans, soy foods, legumes, parsley, tofu, fava beans, red clover[27]
Glycitein
Equol
Daidzein