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February 16, 2022

What is the difference between Proanthocyanidins and Anthocyanins?

The difference between Anthocyanins and Proanthocyanins, first of all, from the chemical structure, Anthocyanins and Proanthocyanins are two completely different substances. Proanthocyanidins belong to a class of Polyphenols, Anthocyanidins belong to a class of biological flavonoids, proanthocyanidins are also called proanthocyanidins. Anthocyanin, a water-soluble pigment, is one of the main pigments that make up the color of petals and fruits, and can change color according to the ph of cell fluid. The cell fluid is red when it is acidic and blue when it is alkaline. Procyanidins are colorless and are a combination of different amounts of catechin or epicatechin. Both are powerful antioxidants.

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In 2007, the United States Department of Agriculture compared anthocyanin and antioxidant index of 276 kinds of vegetables and fruits. The results showed that the anthocyanin concentration of wild cherry berry was 1480mg/100g, ORAC index was 16,062umol TE/100g, which was the highest measured value so far. When taking anthocyanin-containing supplements in our diet, they should be taken before meals.

Because anthocyanin is a water-soluble substance, because there are more lipid substances in the intestines and stomach after meals, it is not conducive to the absorption of water-soluble anthocyanin by the human body. But Vitamin supplements should be taken after meals. Because vitamins are fat-soluble substances, they can be better absorbed with the participation of oil. In addition, a lot of vitamins and minerals in the diet can promote absorption of each other, such as Vitamin C can promote iron absorption. Therefore, it is better to take vitamin supplements after meals.


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