naringenin
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- noun
- /nəˈrɪndʒənɪn/
- Specialized
- Researchers are studying naringenin for its possible effects on metabolism and inflammation.
Examples
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Oranges and grapefruits both contain significant amounts of naringenin in their pulp and peel.
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Many studies focus on naringenin for its health benefits.
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Some dietary supplements now include naringenin as an ingredient for its antioxidant properties.
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Naringenin is found in grapefruit.
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When volunteers ate half a grapefruit before every meal in a University of Arizona study, they shaved an inch off their waists, thanks to naringenin, which experts say may help burn fat.
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The flavonoids apigenin, liquiritigenin, naringenin, and quercetin were manually incorporated into GIC according to their minimal inhibitory concentrations previously determined.
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Naringenin is a natural compound found in citrus fruits that has been researched for its health benefits.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Naringenin comes from the name naringin, which traces back to old words for the fruit, like Spanish naranja, that mean 'orange'. So a helpful way to remember naringenin is to think 'from orange', because this chemical is found in oranges, grapefruits and other citrus fruits.