Category Archives: Hesperidin / Hesperetin

More Benefits for Orange Polyphenols

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Oranges and other citrus fruit are a good source of polyphenols and are rich in the flavonoid subclass. In particular, oranges contain the flavone glycosides narirutin and hesperidin that may have particular health effects. Polyphenols generally have been shown to … Continue reading →

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Have You Taken Your Hesperidin and Narirutin Today?

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Orange Juice Polyphenol Bioavailability

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Oranges are a good source of polyphenols including glycosides of hesperetin and naringenin (mainly hesperetin-7-O-rutinoside (hesperidin) and naringenin-7-O-rutinoside (narirutin)). Consumption of oranges has been shown to be inversely associated with cardiovascular disease. The protective effects of oranges has been suggested … Continue reading →

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Protective Effects of Citrus Bioflavonoids

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Grapefruits Lower Cholesterol Levels: The Pectin Effect?

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Robert Barrington

The grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is so named because it grows in clusters in the same way as grapes, However, grapefruit is grouped with other citrus fruit such as the orange, lime and lemon. The grapefruit is thought to be a … Continue reading →

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Citrus and Vitamin C

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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