Hesperidin

Compoundantioxidant

Flavanone glycoside abundant in the peel and pulp of oranges, lemons, and other citrus. Studied for microvascular function, endothelial health, and metabolic parameters. Metabolized to hesperetin, which reaches circulation.

Food sources

Oranges

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How it works

Hesperidin is a flavanone glycoside found in citrus fruits.

Source: Wikipedia

Chemistry

IUPAC name: (2S)-5-hydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-7-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[[(2R,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one
Formula: C28H34O15
PubChem: CID 10621 →

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