
Polyphenols 101: Why Polyphenols Matter
Why Polyphenols Matter
Polyphenols are powerful plant compounds found in foods like berries, dark chocolate, tea, and olive oil. Research shows they support:
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Reduced inflammation
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Sharper cognitive performance
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Faster exercise recovery
Getting the right daily polyphenol intake can unlock these health benefits consistently.
How Many Polyphenols Per Day?
Daily Polyphenol Intake |
Expected Benefits |
Food Examples |
<200 mg |
Minimal effect; below effective range |
Low fruit/vegetable diet, little tea/coffee |
200–400 mg |
Subtle improvements (energy, vascular tone, recovery) |
1 serving Goode Health (320 mg), 1 cup blueberries, 40 g dark chocolate |
400–600 mg |
Clinically effective range (lower inflammation, improved vascular health, better cognition) |
2 servings Goode Health, 2–3 cups green tea, mixed berries |
>600 mg |
Strong clinical effects; upper beneficial range |
High-polyphenol diet (berries, cocoa, EVOO daily) |
Goode Health’s Polyphenol Content
Each serving delivers ~320 mg of polyphenols — right in the clinically effective range.
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1 serving/day → baseline benefits (vascular, recovery, cognition)
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2 servings/day → pushes you into the optimal range (>600 mg/day) for maximum, research-backed results
Visualizing the Polyphenol Dose–Response Curve
As polyphenol intake increases, so do the health effects. Goode Health is positioned at the center of the effective zone, making it a reliable way to reach daily targets without needing unrealistic amounts of berries, tea, or chocolate.
Key Takeaway
Polyphenols are the key.
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Aim for 400–600 mg/day for clinically proven results.
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Goode Health makes it simple: just two servings per day puts you in the optimal range.
References
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Wan Y et al. Nutrients (2024): Meta-analysis on polyphenols and cardiometabolic risk
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Scholey A et al. Psychopharmacology (2012): EGCG and cognition study
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GSSI Sports Science Exchange (2024): Polyphenols & recovery
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Frontiers in Physiology (2024): Polyphenols and endurance
- MDPI Molecules (2025); Safety review aligned with EFSA data