What is HESPERIDIN and its Health Benefits?

Health experts now are competing around the world just to come up with a vaccine to cure the novel corona virus. But while everyone is waiting for it, there are natural TCM or the Traditional Chinese Medicine that could be used to treat a viral disease. One thing that is making rounds online or has it been for years already is bioflavonoid, Hesperidin. How much do we know about this plant-based chemical?

What is Hesperidin?

Hesperidin is a plant-based chemical rich in anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory that is classified as a “bioflavonoid.” It is found primarily on unripe citrus fruits. It is often used as a from of alternative medicine by many Asian countries.

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What is a bioflavonoids?

Bioflavonoids are a group of what are called “polyphenolic” plant-derived compounds. They are often called flavonoids too. There are between 4,000 and 6,000 different varieties known. Some are not just used in medicine but been produced by companies as supplements.

Citrus fruits are definitely rich in Vitamin C. It is a water-soluble vitamin and a powerful antioxidant. Mostly found in fruits and vegetable, it can be good for the cells and tissues of the body. It promotes healthy bones, skin and blood vessels.

According to many health sources, Hesperidin provides a number of health benefits. However, there are some benefits not supported by a strong scientific research but here are 10 benefits of it.

1) Chronic Venous Insufficiency
2) Hemorrhoids
3) Reducing Oxidative Damage1
4) Lowering Blood Pressure
5) Diabetes
6) Reducing Inflammation
7) Lowering Blood Pressure
8) Lowering Blood Cholesterol
9) Weight Loss
10) Protecting the Brain


Indonesian researchers have reported in their scientific study that there is a potential treatment to fight the disease caused by novel corona virus.  They have introduced hesperidin as one of the compounds found in their red guava along with myricetin, casuarin and luteolin. The tropical fruit is a local citrus that naturally grows in the country.  The team is  headed by Dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, an internist at the University of Indonesia.

Based on their research, the above-mentioned compounds could reduce the impact of the viral infection or could  even prevent the cells from getting infected.

As a way of treatment or supplement, it can be taken in form of a processed juice daily. Or could be produced through a pharmaceutical company for a guava-based drug.

Aside from guava, hesperidin can be found in unripe lemons, lime, ponkan, oranges, calamondin, etc.

People can create this homemade remedy at home as an infused drink or a concoction.


When taken by mouth: Hesperidin is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth for up to 6 months. There isn't enough information to know if hesperidin is safe when taken for longer than 6 months. Side effects include stomach pain and upset, diarrhea, and headache.

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Curated Sources:

https://selfhacked.com/
https://www.aa.com.tr/
https://www.verywellhealth.com/
https://www.webmd.com/