Flavonoids, which are natural compounds in fruits and veggies, help keep your arteries clean by stopping white blood cells from sticking to artery walls and turning bad cholesterol into plaque.

This study found that certain plant compounds called flavones stop blood vessel cells from attracting sticky immune cells, which is the first step in forming artery plaques — exactly what the claim says flavonoids do.

Scientists found that certain plant compounds called flavonoids can block a specific signal (VCAM-1) that makes white blood cells stick to artery walls — the first step in forming dangerous plaques. This matches what the claim says.

This study found that a plant compound called quercetin (and its versions found in the body after eating flavonoid-rich foods) can calm down sticky signals on blood vessel walls, which stops white blood cells from sticking and starting plaque buildup — exactly what the claim says.