Current and Future Prospects of Flavonoids for Human Immune System

Flavonoids are large group of plant-derived aromatic compounds which have diverse functional capabilities. These polyphenolic compounds promote human immune system and protect body against several health ailments. A lot is needed to explore in terms of their bioavailability and their metabolism so as to utilize their broad range potential. Flavonoids are potent substances which are widely used at present because of their antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antiviral/bacterial, cardioprotective, antidiabetic, antiaging, and anticarcinogenic properties and still have more to be explored and used in the future. This chapter provides view of current and futuristic application of flavonoids.