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Flavanones
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Hesperetin is a flavonoid that has been shown in animal studies to lower blood pressure, inflammation, and levels of ‘bad' (LDL) cholesterol, but these effects have not been studied in humans yet. (refs. 89-93) Hesperetin is found in:

citrus fruits and juices

 

Naringenin is a flavonoid that has been shown in lab and animal studies to have antioxidant, anti-hormone (anti-estrogen), and cholesterol-lowering abilities. (refs. 94-95) Naringenin can be found in:

citrus fruits and juices

 

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