Category Archives: Naringin / Naringenin

Grapefruit Flavanones Improve Blood Vessel Health

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Robert Barrington

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

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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