Evidence supporting the use of: Flavonones
For the body system: Capillaries
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Flavonones are a subclass of flavonoids, naturally occurring compounds found in various fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits. There is scientific evidence supporting their role in supporting capillary health and vascular function. Flavonones such as hesperidin, naringin, and eriocitrin have been studied for their effects on capillary permeability and fragility. Clinical and preclinical studies suggest that flavonones may help strengthen capillary walls, reduce inflammation, and improve microcirculation, primarily through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
A number of studies, especially in Europe, have evaluated hesperidin (often in combination with diosmin, another flavonoid) for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and capillary fragility, with results indicating a reduction in capillary permeability and an improvement in symptoms such as edema and bruising. The mechanism is thought to involve inhibition of enzymes that degrade connective tissue in capillary walls and scavenging of reactive oxygen species. While the evidence is moderate and often based on mixed formulations rather than isolated flavonones, the overall scientific consensus supports a beneficial effect on capillary health.
Therefore, the use of flavonones to support the capillary body system is justified by scientific findings, though more research is warranted for definitive conclusions regarding specific compounds and dosages.
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Aescinalpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
anthocyanosides
apocynin
apple
Aronia melanocarpa
ashitaba
asiaticoside
astragalin
astragalus
baicalein
Baikal Skullcap
benfotiamine
berry
bilberry
bioflavonoids
black currant
blueberry
butcher's broom
capers
capsicum
cayenne pepper
Centella asiatica
Centella triterpenes
Chinese salvia root
chokeberry
Citrus
citrus bioflavonoids
coca
Collinsonia
coumarin
cranesbill
cyanidin
cypress
danshen
delphinidin
dextran
diosmetin
Diosmin
eicosapentaenoic acid
epicatechin
Erigeron
escin
Fagopyrum
fatty acids
fish oil
flavanols
flavanones
flavans
flavoglycosides
flavones
flavonoids
flavonols
flavonones
fruit
garlic bulb
ginkgo biloba
ginkgo flavone glycoside
ginkgoheteroside
ginkgolides
Ginkgoside
gotu kola
grape
Gypenoside
hawthorn
herbal blend (proprietary)
hesperidin
horse chestnut
Hyperoside
Immortelle
Japanese sophora
L-arginine
leucoanthocyanidins
Ligusticum
Ligustrazin
linden
lingzhi
Mineral ascorbate
Nattokinase
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
onion
orange
pagoda tree
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Periwinkle
phenolic compounds
Phenylpropanoids
Phosphate ascorbate
pine bark
Polydatin
polymethoxylated flavones
polyphenols
prickly ash
proanthocyanidins
procyanidin
procyanidol
punicalagins
purslane
Pycnogenol
quercetin
rue
Ruscogenins
Ruscus
rutin
Rutosides
Salmon Oil
Salvianolic acid
Scotch Broom
shepherd's purse
Stone Root
Sweet Clover
Taxifolin
terpene lactones
Terpenoids
Troxerutin
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vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin E
vitamin K
Vitexin
Witch Hazel
Xantinol Nicotinate
Yarrow
Yarrow
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