The unsuspected miracle molecule of orange peel. 😄
What is hesperidin?
Hesperidin is a flavonoid, a natural chemical compound with health benefits.
It is found naturally in the zest of several citrus fruits, in particular :
- Orange.
- Bitter orange.
- Lemon.
- Clementine.
- Grapefruit.
Its main role is to protect the fruit from disease and insects.
How to use it?
There are various ways of extracting hesperidin from citrus fruits, but cold pressing is the best way to preserve its properties.
It is used in the form of :
- Medicinal products.
- Food supplements.
- Cosmetic ingredient.
It is best assimilated orally.
The medicinal properties of hesperidin combine particularly well with those of apple.
Contraindications
- Taking an antiplatelet drug.
- Pregnancy.
- Breast-feeding.
- Peptic ulcer disease.
It is important to obtain my doctor’s approval before supplementing.
Therapeutic benefits
Hesperidin is particularly appreciated by the liver and brain.
Medicinal properties
This bioflavonoid is recognized for its :
- Antioxidant.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Veinotonic.
- Cardio-protective.
- Lipid-lowering.
- Vasculoprotective.
- Antimicrobial.
- Antiviral.
- Choleretic.
- Diuretic.
- Antithrombotic.
- Antispasmodic.
For which disease?
Hesperidin has shown promising results in :
- Crohn’s disease.
- Alzheimer’s disease.
- Myocardial infarction.
- Venous insufficiency.
- Cancer.
- Allergies.
- Ankylosing spondylitis.
- Hepatic steatosis.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Obesity.
Emotions
Supplementing with flavanoids can be beneficial to my health.
However, behind most symptoms are emotional causes.
Healing myself emotionally can have an effect on self-healing.
I’m finding out what to do when I’m emotional.
Conclusion
What are the medicinal benefits of hesperidin?
This chemical compound extracted from the peel of citrus fruits has underestimated therapeutic powers.
Hesperidin helps protect cells and reduce inflammation in the body.
What’s more, it’s a friend of the heart, helping it to function smoothly.