Hesperidin
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Hesperidin is a flavonoid glycoside (C28H34O15) found abundantly in citrus fruits. Its aglycone form is called hesperetin. Hesperidin is believed to play a role in plant defense. It acts as an antioxidant according to in vitro studies [1]. In human nutrition it contributes to the integrity of the blood vessels.
Various preliminary studies reveal novel pharmaceutical properties. Heperidin reduced cholesterol [2] and blood pressure [3] in rats. In a mouse study large doses of the glucoside hesperidin decreased bone density loss [4]. Another animal study showed protective effects against sepsis [5]. Hesperitin has anti-inflammatory effects [6] [7].
Some in vitro results applied only to the aglucone form. Hesperitin also showed the ability to penetrate the blood brain barrier in an in vitro model [8].
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