Scientific Effect
Eriocitrin is found most prominently in lemons. It has been demonstrated to improve oxidative stress, inflammation and liver health.
Clinical Study
Eriocitrin ameliorates diet-induced hepatic steatosis with activation of mitochondrial biogenesis.
Results
"...dietary eriocitrin ameliorates diet-induced hepatic steatosis with activation of mitochondrial biogenesis."
Study Citation
Hiramitsu, M., Shimada, Y., Kuroyanagi, J., Inoue, T., Katagiri, T., Zang, L., ... & Tanaka, T. (2014). Eriocitrin ameliorates diet-induced hepatic steatosis with activation of mitochondrial biogenesis. Scientific reports, 4, 3708.
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...eriocitrin was effective in the prevention of oxidative damages caused by acute exercise-induced oxidative stress.
Results
"Lemon flavonoid, eriocitrin, suppresses exercise-induced oxidative damage in rat liver."
Study Citation
Minato, K. I., Miyake, Y., Fukumoto, S., Yamamoto, K., Kato, Y., Shimomura, Y., & Osawa, T. (2003). Lemon flavonoid, eriocitrin, suppresses exercise-induced oxidative damage in rat liver. Life sciences, 72(14), 1609-1616.
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...eriocitrin and eriodictyol had protective effects against inflammation and oxidative stress caused by high-fat diet...
Results
"Citrus flavanones prevent systemic inflammation and ameliorate oxidative stress in C57BL/6J mice fed high-fat diet."
Study Citation
Ferreira, P. S., Spolidorio, L. C., Manthey, J. A., & Cesar, T. B. (2016). Citrus flavanones prevent systemic inflammation and ameliorate oxidative stress in C57BL/6J mice fed high-fat diet. Food & function, 7(6), 2675-2681.
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