Flavonoids provide a variety of health benefits through cell signaling pathways and antioxidant effects. Flavonoids are compounds in plants that give plants their pigmentation (color), filter out UV rays, attract pollinators, and prevent plant diseases. While beneficial to the plant, they also provide key health benefits when consumed.
Flavonoids are essential because they have beneficial effects such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-allergic activity.
The three primary flavonoids found in hemp are Quercetin, Apigenin, and Cannaflavin A. Unique to hemp is Cannaflavin A, which research has shown is a strong anti-inflammatory compound. Quercetin provides anti-oxidant and anti-viral benefits. In addition, Apigenin has anti-inflammatory and stress relief benefits.