Polyphenol

In molecules, "phenol" refers to a certain chemical structure, and "poly" means to have more than one of the structures. Polyphenols are a family of beneficial molecules found in plants, where one of their main jobs is to fight off pathogens. When eaten by humans, polyphenols may serve as powerful antioxidants. Examples include pterostilbene, resveratrol, curcumin, quercetin, and anthocyanins.