Evidence supporting the use of: Nobiletin
For the health condition: Alzheimer's Disease
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Nobiletin is a polymethoxylated flavone found primarily in citrus peels. Its use in relation to Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is supported by preclinical scientific evidence, though no established tradition of use for this purpose exists. Several animal and in vitro studies have demonstrated that nobiletin may have neuroprotective effects relevant to Alzheimer's pathology. Mechanistically, nobiletin has been reported to improve memory impairment and cognitive function in mouse models of AD, potentially through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, inhibition of amyloid-beta aggregation, and enhancement of synaptic plasticity. For example, studies published in journals such as Neuropharmacology and Journal of Pharmacological Sciences have shown that nobiletin administration attenuates learning deficits and reduces amyloid plaque deposition in transgenic AD mice.
Additionally, nobiletin is thought to modulate pathways related to cyclic AMP (cAMP) response element-binding protein (CREB) signaling, which is important for memory formation. Despite these promising animal data, evidence in humans is lacking. There are no published clinical trials as of June 2024 that clearly demonstrate efficacy or safety in people with Alzheimer's Disease. Thus, while the scientific rationale is based on experimental models, the current level of evidence supporting nobiletin's use for AD is preliminary, and further clinical research is required before its clinical application can be recommended.
Other ingredients used for Alzheimer's Disease
acai berryacetyl l-carnitine
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anthocyanins
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
berberine
berry flavor
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium longum
black garlic
black tea
blueberry
broccoli
butyrate triglyceride
caffeine
cannabis sativa oil
caprylic acid
catechins
Chinese salvia root
chokeberry
choline
cinnamon
citicoline
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
turmeric
curcumin
cyclodextrin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
fish oil
fish protein
flavonols
gamma tocopherol
genistein
ginkgo biloba
ginseng
glycerophosphocholine (GPC)
grape
green tea
hemp oil
hesperetin
hesperidin
huperzine A
l-carnitine
l-carnosine
l-serine
l-theanine
lentinula edodes mycelia
lion's mane
lutein
luteolin
lycopene
mackerel
magnesium
marine lipid
matcha
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
melatonin
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
naringin
niacinamide (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
phenolic acids
phosphatidylcholine
phosphatidylserine
phospholipids
phytocannabinoids
polygala root
pomegranate
pregnenolone
butyric acid
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
quercetin
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
rhizome
rosemary
saffron
sage
SAMe (s-adenosyl-l-methionine disulfate p-toluensulfate)
sardines
selenium
sulforaphane glucosinolate
tocotrienols
trans-pterostilbene
tributyrin
ubiquinol
Urolithin A
vinpocetine
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
mulberry
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
gastrodia
tinospora cordifolia
lingzhi
morus
ferulic acid
cistanche
ganoderma
royal jelly
terpene lactones
polyphenols
hypothalamus
herbal blend (proprietary)
algae
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
2-(carbamimidoyl-methyl-amino) ethoxyphosphonic acid
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
7,14-Hydroxy-Docosapentaenoic Acid
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Anserine
Avocado
Agmatine
Acetylcholine
Amentoflavone
Acacetin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
Ampelopsin
Aniracetam
Apocynin
Black Seed
Bilobalide
Butylphthalide
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Bacopin
Baicalein
Benfotiamine
Basidiomycota
Brahmi
Bacopa
Bifidobacteria
bacoside
Baicalin
Caffeic Acid
Centrophenoxine
Camellia sinensis
Caryophyllene
Cinnamomum
Crocin
Carnosine
Catalpol
Cyanidin
Curcuminoid
Curcumen
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Creatine
Curcuma
C-Phycocyanin
Convolvulus prostratus
Crocetin
Cytidine
Carnosic acid
Cannabigerol
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Decursin
Dihydrolipoic Acid
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Estrogen
Ecklonia
Flavonoids
Fo-Ti
Fish
Fatty acids
Flavanones
Flavans
Flavonones
Flavanols
Flavones
Gallic Acid
Ginsenosides
Garcinol
Ginkgetin
Galantamine
Gallate
Ginkgolides
Ginkgo Flavone Glycoside
Ginkgoside
Ginkgoheteroside
Glucoraphanin
Gastrodin
Ketone Salts
walnut
Other health conditions supported by Nobiletin
Alzheimer's DiseaseArthritis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Diabetes
Inflammation
Memory and Brain Function
Metabolic Syndrome
Parkinson's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Triglycerides (high)