Hesperidin can be used as a substancial part of the treatment of fragile capillaries, bleeding gums, bruises, oedema, varicose veins, nightly leg cramps, and hot flushes. It possibly also prevents the production of fat and the postmenopausal loss of bone tissue.
Is predominantly found in citrus fruits, green and yellow vegetables, onions, parsley, tomatoes, broccoli, whole grain, and in tea. In nature, hesperidin can be found together with vitamin C just as it has the best therapeutic effect together with vitamin C.
Hesperidin is non-toxic and has no known side effects. Overdosing, however, can cause gastro-intestinal symptoms.
Hesperidin methyl chalcone
A methylated product of hesperidin with the same field of application.
Therapeutic dosage:
500 - 1000 mg. a day.
Also see "Bioflavonoids".
