Naringenin (naringenin) is an organic compound belonging to the class of dihydroflavonoids, which has a wide range of biological activities, and therefore has a wide range of applications in several fields. The following is a summary of the main uses of naringenin:
1. Pharmaceutical field
Antibacterial effect: naringenin has strong antibacterial effect on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, dysentery and typhoid bacillus, etc., which helps to avoid bacterial infection.
Anti-inflammatory effect: Naringenin can inhibit the inflammatory process, eliminate bacteria, and act as antipyretic, analgesic and relieve inflammation. It can reduce the synthesis of prostaglandin PGE2 by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzyme COX, thus exerting similar activity to NSAIDs.
Antioxidant effect: Naringenin can scavenge free radicals and act as an antioxidant, helping to improve skin condition and counteract damage caused by oxidative stress.
Immunomodulatory effect: Naringenin can regulate the imbalance of the immune state, restore it to a state close to the normal immune balance, thus reducing the possibility of disease.
Cardioprotective effect: Naringenin can reduce the total plasma cholesterol level, enhance the body’s metabolism, thereby reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and coronary atherosclerotic heart disease.
Lipid-lowering effect: naringenin can up-regulate monocyte peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor δ, lowering blood lipid levels, and has obvious therapeutic effects on hyperlipidemia.
2. Food field
As a natural antioxidant, naringenin can be added to food to extend the shelf life of food and may have a positive impact on human health.
3. Other fields
Agriculture: Naringenin has an inhibitory effect on fungi and can be used in the control of crop diseases.
Cosmetics: naringenin’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects may make it a beneficial ingredient in cosmetics, helping to improve skin conditions.