Uses
Eriodictyol is a flavonoid that is a potent antioxidant.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-4-one is a member of flavanones.
General Description
Eriodictyol is a naturally occurring flavonoid found in citrus fruits. It can be isolated from the chinese herb,
Dracocephalum rupestre. It may possess antioxidant activity.
Biological Activity
Eriodictyolis absorbed in the body slowly and can be found in plasma and urine as homoeriodictyol, a conjugated form. It has many pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, and hepatoprotective.
