Compound Monograph

Stilbenoids

A class of stilbene-based phenolic compounds reported in sarsaparilla, related to resveratrol.

Classification

Stilbenoids are stilbenes, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Stilbenoids are stilbenes, found in Sarsaparilla.