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Naringenin

Grapefruit flavonoid for metabolic health.

Overview

Grapefruit flavonoid for metabolic health.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Activates PPAR-α and inhibits HMG-CoA reductase.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Lowers cholesterol (preclinical)

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · CYP3A4 inhibition
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            200–500 mg

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            AnimalDiabetes · 2009

            Naringenin and metabolic syndrome

            Mulvihill EE, et al.

            LDLR-/- mice

            Key findings

            Prevented dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis.

            Open study
            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Naringenin — Lowers cholesterol

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Naringenin — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Naringenin — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Naringenin — pharmacokinetics

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Naringenin — dose response

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

            Google Scholar: Naringenin — clinical evidence

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