{"id":165735,"date":"2024-06-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/?p=165735"},"modified":"2026-06-17T11:47:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T09:47:04","slug":"what-are-polyphenols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-are-polyphenols\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Polyphenols?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Polyphenols<\/strong> are <strong>chemical substances<\/strong> filled with <strong>antioxidant properties<\/strong> that generate various <strong>positive physiological effects<\/strong> on the health of our plants and other organisms. Characterized by being composed of more than one phenol group of molecules, they are usually divided into hydrolyzable tannins and phenylpropanoids, among which <strong>flavonoids<\/strong>, <strong>lignin<\/strong>, and <strong>condensed tannins<\/strong> stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-3.png\" alt=\"What are polyphenols?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>More precisely, these heterogeneous molecular groups are structured from <strong>multiple benzene groups<\/strong>, which are supplied by hydroxyl functions. Due to the health benefits they provide to organisms, polyphenols are <strong>considered a highly valuable natural product in traditional medicine<\/strong>. Within its main subdivision, hydrolyzable tannins can be associated with glucose gallic acid esters and various sugars; and phenylpropanoids with flavonoids, condensed tannins, and lignin.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4faae7a0783\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4faae7a0783\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-are-polyphenols\/#Where_are_polyphenols_usually_found\" >Where are polyphenols usually found?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-are-polyphenols\/#What_are_the_main_benefits_of_polyphenols\" >What are the main benefits of polyphenols?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-are-polyphenols\/#These_are_the_main_medicinal_properties_of_polyphenols\" >These are the main medicinal properties of polyphenols<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-are-polyphenols\/#Main_types_and_classifications_of_polyphenols\" >Main types and classifications of polyphenols<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-are-polyphenols\/#By_type_and_number_of_phenolic_subcomponents\" >By type and number of phenolic subcomponents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-are-polyphenols\/#The_role_of_polyphenols_in_cannabis\" >The role of polyphenols in cannabis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/what-are-polyphenols\/#The_plants_first_aid_kit\" >The plant&#8217;s first aid kit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_polyphenols_usually_found\"><\/span>Where are polyphenols usually found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>They are mainly found in plant-based foods such as plants, vegetables, fruits, chocolate, and wine, among others. Due to their antioxidant function, they can neutralize free radicals that aim to damage cells and, consequently, reduce the occurrence of heart diseases and others such as cancer and diabetes. Currently, according to various scientific studies, more than 8,000 types of polyphenols have been identified. They can also be categorized into <strong>flavonoids, phenolic acids, polyphenolic amides, and other polyphenols<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As biosynthesized compounds, polyphenols are specific to certain foods and plants. Their formation depends on multiple environmental factors such as preservation, maturity, and light. Also, on agronomic factors such as production, transport, storage, preparation, and type of cultivation. Exposure to light is one of the most crucial factors when specifying the type and number of polyphenols in the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a cannabis context, polyphenols are groups of <strong>secondary metabolites<\/strong> that make up flavonoids, whose function\u2014as phytonutrients\u2014is to provide pigmentation to plants to attract pollinators and help protect plants against pests, diseases, or other potential damage.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_benefits_of_polyphenols\"><\/span>What are the main benefits of polyphenols?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Recent Western dietary trends have promoted the consumption of vegetables, with the clear objective of <strong>reducing the occurrence of various diseases<\/strong> such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Through this emerging healthy and \u201cgreen\u201d lifestyle, the beneficial work of polyphenols has become a primary focus of study by the scientific community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their main function, as a disease prevention element, is to create metabolites that perform antioxidant activity within organisms. Cardiovascularly, their effects include <strong>vasodilatory, antithrombotic, antilipemic, antiatherosclerotic, antiapoptotic, and anti-inflammatory effects<\/strong>. Additionally, they can also contribute to increased longevity and the fight against cancer, neurodegeneration, and diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the scarcity of studies on the relationship of polyphenols (like flavonoids) with cannabis, it can be established that their diversity is directly related to the type of cultivation and the plant\u2019s genetics. Thus, different organoleptic characteristics such as <strong>aromatic, chromatic, and taste intensity<\/strong> of specific plants can be associated with the presence of flavonoids in them. Additionally, Cannaflavin A, B, and C flavonoids, as well as quercetin, kaempferol, and orientin, possess various antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties, which can even be more effective than aspirin itself.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-2.jpg\" alt=\"What are polyphenols?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_are_the_main_medicinal_properties_of_polyphenols\"><\/span>These are the main medicinal properties of polyphenols<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Antioxidants<\/li>\n<li>Anti-inflammatory<\/li>\n<li>Antibacterial<\/li>\n<li>Antiplatelet aggregation<\/li>\n<li>Antithrombotic<\/li>\n<li>Antiradical<\/li>\n<li>Antimutagenic<\/li>\n<li>Antiatherogenic<\/li>\n<li>Antilipemic<\/li>\n<li>Antiatherosclerotic<\/li>\n<li>Antiapoptotic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_types_and_classifications_of_polyphenols\"><\/span>Main types and classifications of polyphenols<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are different classes and subclasses of polyphenols according to the number of phenolic rings they possess, as well as other specific elements. Polyphenols, as simple units derived from plant metabolites of the shikimic acid pathway, are subdivided into <strong>flavonoids, tannins, and lignins<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Flavonoids are natural pigments that protect the body from various oxidizing agents.<\/li>\n<li>Tannins are phenolic compounds known for their anti-inflammatory and astringent activity.<\/li>\n<li>Lignins are organic polymers that provide rigidity to cell walls and help defend against microorganisms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>They are also commonly divided into <strong>flavonoids and non-flavonoids<\/strong>. The former is composed of two aromatic rings joined by a three-carbon and one-oxygen heterocycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, more than 5,000 flavonoid compounds have been detected in the plant kingdom, and their subdivision is as follows: <strong>flavanols, flavones, flavanones, anthocyanidins, and isoflavones<\/strong>. Non-flavonoids are composed of <strong>monophenolic alcohols, phenolic acids, and stilbenes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_type_and_number_of_phenolic_subcomponents\"><\/span>By type and number of phenolic subcomponents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phenol<\/strong>: lignins derived from coumaric acid and kaempferol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pyrocatechol<\/strong>: quercetin, catechin, and lignins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pyrogallol<\/strong>: tannins, lignins, myricetin, and galocatechins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resorcinol<\/strong>: resveratrol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phloroglucinol<\/strong>: most flavonoids.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydroquinone<\/strong>: arbutin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-2.png\" alt=\"What are polyphenols?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_role_of_polyphenols_in_cannabis\"><\/span>The role of polyphenols in cannabis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>To understand the link between polyphenols and marijuana, the term <strong>flavonoid<\/strong> must be revisited. This group of polyphenolic compounds is responsible for the pigmentation of marijuana, due to its function as a secondary metabolite. Different flavonoids can be found: <strong>cannflavin A, B, and C,<\/strong> quercetin, luteolin, orientin, vitexin, paigenin, isovitexin, and kaempferol, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is estimated that the leaves and flowers of cannabis can contain up to <strong>2.5% flavonoids in their dry weight<\/strong>, while in the roots and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/224-cannabis-seeds\"><strong>cannabis seeds<\/strong><\/a> it is almost negligible. Furthermore, flavonoids also work in coloring the cannabis plant, acting as <strong>protectors<\/strong> of the organism against potential <strong>fungi, pests, and ultraviolet rays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p> [ppgbo products=&#8221;8747,7811,2313&#8243; language=&#8221;en&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other plants with significant polyphenol content include ginseng, grape, eucalyptus, tangerine, lemon, orange, rosemary, oats, calendula, agrimony, devil&#8217;s claw, ginkgo biloba, or cat&#8217;s tail, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\n\n\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-3.jpg\" alt=\"What are polyphenols?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_plants_first_aid_kit\"><\/span>The plant&#8217;s first aid kit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Like a first aid kit, the presence and work of polyphenols can be associated with the <strong>most important characteristics<\/strong> of the <strong>cannabis<\/strong> plant. As explained, there are still many more exhaustive and detailed studies on their effects and properties to be conducted. However, we can confidently assert their value as responsible for the plant\u2019s <strong>pigmentation<\/strong>, as well as their <strong>antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a world to discover in front of us. But every day, we are more aware and informed about all the components, elements, and technical aspects that make up our cannabis passion.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polyphenols are chemical substances filled with antioxidant properties that generate various positive physiological effects on the health of our plants and other organisms. Characterized by being composed of more than one phenol group of molecules, they are usually divided into hydrolyzable tannins and phenylpropanoids, among which flavonoids, lignin, and condensed tannins stand out. 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