Evidence supporting the use of: Flavones (various)
For the health condition: Concentration (poor)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Flavones, a subclass of flavonoids found in various plants (including parsley, celery, and chamomile), have a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of health concerns, including enhancing cognitive function and concentration. While there is a rich tradition, notably in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic systems, of using flavone-containing herbs to address mental fatigue and improve focus, robust scientific evidence specifically supporting flavones for poor concentration is limited.

Some laboratory and animal studies suggest that specific flavones, such as apigenin and luteolin, may exert neuroprotective effects, reduce neuroinflammation, and promote synaptic plasticity, all of which could theoretically support cognitive function. However, direct clinical evidence in humans for improved concentration is lacking or preliminary. Most available studies are small, short-term, or use flavone-rich plant extracts rather than isolated flavones, making it challenging to draw firm conclusions. Thus, while their use for supporting concentration is rooted in traditional practices and there is some emerging scientific rationale, the overall strength of evidence is modest.

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