Citrus Aurantium Extract,Hesperidin

Latin name:Citrus sinensis

CAS No.:520-26-3

Molecular formula:C28H34O15

Appearance:White fine powder

Molecular weight:610.57

Part of used:Fruit

Active ingredient:Hesperidin

Character: NO-Irradiated Products

Content Specifications: 90%, 92%, 95%, 98% Hesperidin Test by HPLC

Certificate: NSF GMP, ISO9001, 14001, 17025, 22000, HACCP

Description of Citrus Aurantium Extract,Hesperidin

Hesperidin is a flavanone glycoside (flavonoid)  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. In human nutrition it contributes to the integrity of the blood vessels.Various preliminary studies reveal novel pharmaceutical properties. Hesperidin reduced cholesterol and blood pressure in rats. In a mouse study large doses of the glucoside hesperidin decreased bone density loss. Another animal study showed protective effects against sepsis. Hesperidin has antiinflammatory effects.. Hesperidin is also a sedative, possibly acting through opioid or adenosine receptors.

Some in vitro results applied only to the aglucone form. Hesperidin also showed the ability to penetrate the blood brain barrier in an in vitro model.

Hesperidin is possibly safe for most people when used for less than three months. Side effects include stomach pain and upset, diarrhea, and headache.Do not use hesperidin if You are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Function of Citrus Aurantium Extract,Hesperidin

1. Hesperidin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, vasoprotective and anticarcinogenic and cholesterol lowering actions.

2. Hesperidin can inhibit following enzymes: Phospholipase A2, lipoxygenase, HMG-CoA reductase and cyclo-oxygenase.

3. Hesperidins improve the health of capillaries by reducing the capillary permeability.

4. Hesperidin are used to reduce hay fever and other allergic conditions by inhibiting the release of histamine from mast cells. The possible anti-cancer activity of hesperidin could be explained by the inhibition of polyamine synthesis.

Application of Citrus Aurantium Extract,Hesperidin

1. Applied in food field, various foods are use it as the materials;

2. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is made into tablet or capsule, which is often used for eat less and coughing much sputum;

3. Applied in cosmetic field, many sorts of orange peel oil can nourish the skin.