Category Archives: Naringin / Naringenin

Flavonoids as Thermogenic Agents

Flavonoids are a subgroup of polyphenols that are present in plants as secondary metabolites. Flavonoids are bioavailable in humans and provide a number of health benefits including protection from cancer and cardiovascular disease. This protection likely stems from the ability … Continue reading

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Grapefruit Flavanones Improve Blood Vessel Health

Arterial stiffness is one of the physiological changes that is associated with cardiovascular disease. Arteries must be elastic because they deform as pressure increases with blood flow and this ability to deform is a requirement of the maintenance of correct … Continue reading

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Orange Juice Polyphenol Bioavailability

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

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Grapefruits Lower Cholesterol Levels: The Pectin Effect?

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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