Hesperitin or the aglycone hesperidin belong to the group of flavanones. They are mostly present as citrus extracts – obtained from grapefruit and orange, respectively – and have the following characteristics:
- High bioavailability, that is, after the supply can be measured in the blood high concentrations of the active substances.
- Fat soluble – high concentrations are detectable in cell membranes.
- Antioxidant – trap free radicals or neutralize aggressive oxygen molecules/compounds (superoxide; hyperoxyl radicals).
- DNA (genetic information) – protection
- Stimulating the formation of phase II enzymes – these enzymes have a detoxifying effect on some toxins and chemicals.
