Hesperidin
Citrus flavonoid that strengthens blood vessel integrity — well-studied for chronic venous insufficiency, blood pressure, and inflammation.
Hesperidin is a flavonoid found primarily in citrus fruits, particularly in the peel and membranes of oranges and lemons. It has notable benefits for vascular health, improving blood vessel integrity and reducing inflammation. It's particularly well-studied for chronic venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids. Hesperidin also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may support blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Strengthens blood vessel walls
Reduces inflammatory mediators
Scavenges free radicals
How Hesperidin works — from molecular targets to health outcomes. Click an edge to see supporting research.This visualization is in beta — pathways are being refined and expanded.
250-500mg daily
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Take with food
| Form | Type |
|---|---|
| 💊Hesperidin or micronized hesperidin | Recommended |
| 💊Diosmin-Hesperidin combination (Daflon-type) | Alternative |
| 💊Citrus bioflavonoid complex | Alternative |
Micronized forms have better absorption. The diosmin-hesperidin combination (90:10 ratio) is well-studied for venous issues.
Minimum: 4 weeks
Optimal: 12 weeks
Cycling: Not required
Note: Better absorbed with food. Often combined with diosmin for enhanced vascular effects.
Better blood flow and venous function
Reduced symptoms of venous insufficiency
Modest reduction in blood pressure
Well-studied in combination with diosmin
May have additive effects
Theoretical interaction; monitor
Tip: Take with food
Top studies from 40+ peer-reviewed papers
Gao H et al. • Phytotherapy research : PTR (2024)
“The results in patients with type 2 diabetes needed to be further supported by future research focusing on individuals with diabetes.”
Mohammadi M et al. • Phytotherapy research : PTR (2019)
“Future well-designed trials are still needed to confirm these results.”
Ranneh Y et al. • Nutrients (2024)
“Still, the inconsistent results across the included RCTs require further clinical research to establish optimal dosage and duration.”
Monici Silva I et al. • European journal of oral sciences (2024)
“Only naringin, quercetin, proanthocyanidins, and glutaraldehyde showed statistically significant efficacy over untreated controls.”
Long Z et al. • Frontiers in immunology (2023)
“Dietary polyphenols may improve DAS28, reduce C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and improve oxidative stress, etc.”
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