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Hesperidin (also known as hesperetin) and naringenin (also known as naringin) are members of the flavonoid family of antioxidants. They are found abundantly in the peel and “white” areas of citrus fruits, providing their fair share of the overall health benefits of these fruits. Although they are less well known and researched than other flavonoids, such as anthocyanins and the resveratrol found in red wines, they may be equally potent.
Heart Health Benefits of Hesperidin and Naringenin
Hesperidin and naringenin are closely related chemically and their health benefits, for the most part, are identitical. Heart health benefits is one area where they both measure up substantially.
Vasolidation is how wide arteries can expand (and then contract) to pump blood through. The greater the vasolidation of an artery, the more healthy it is, and the less likely you are to have high blood pressure. Hesperidin and naringenin have been shown to have a major benefit in increasing vasolidation and reducing the risk of developing heart disease.
Additionally, hesperidin has also been shown to help prevent the development of atherosclerosis. A major risk factor for developing atherosclerosis is the oxidation (damaging) of cholesterol from harmful oxygen molecules also known as free radicals. Hesperidin as an antioxidant can surround and protect cholesterol cells, defending them from free radicals and greatly lowering the risk of atherosclerosis development. Hesperidin has also been shown to lower high cholesterol levels in addition to protecting cholesterol from free radical damage.
Diabetes Health Benefits of Hesperidin and Naringenin
Both hesperidin and naringenin were shown to help lower blood sugar levels. When ingested, hesperidin and naringenin increased the activity of an enzyme called glucokinase. Glucokinase metabolizes glucose (sugar) out of the blood stream and therefore lowers blood sugar levels. This can make hesperidin and naringenin a useful aid for the diabetic problem of hypoglycemia.
Digestability
Some flavonoids, such as those found in apples are poorly absorbed into the blood stream. As a result they are much less effective in humans as antioxidants than they are in test tube experiments; though, still powerful antioxidant fruits for other reasons. Research with hesperidin and naringenin has found that they are extremely bio-available. In particular, they were extremely well absorbed from those whose source of hesperidin and naringenin is grapefruit juice and orange juice.
Real Food or Supplements?
While supplementation of hesperidin and naringenin can be helpful and a good way to achieve high dosage, research shows that supplements are never as bio-available as real food sources. A great way to get a high dose of bio-available hesperidin and naringenin is to make your own fresh citrus juicer recipes at home. For more juicing information visit benefits of juicing
In health
Peter Edwards
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