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Introduction and source of Apigenin
Product Introduction
Apigenin is a flavonoid compound widely found in many plants, especially in celery, chamomile, citrus fruits, olives and peppers. As an important antioxidant component of flavonoids, flavonoids are generally believed to have significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and apigenin is therefore regarded as a health intervention component with unlimited potential. Its natural plant source and biological activity in the human body make apigenin the focus of many scientific research works. Especially in the fields of anti-inflammation, maintaining cardiovascular health and neuroprotection, apigenin has shown outstanding potential, which has attracted widespread attention in the fields of modern nutrition and biomedicine.
Main Source
● Celery: This vegetable that we are familiar with in daily life is not only loved for its unique fragrance, but also one of the important sources of apigenin.
● Chamomile: This herb is not only appreciated for its beautiful flowers, but also contains rich apigenin in its aqueous solution after brewing tea.
● Citrus fruits: For example, oranges, grapefruits, etc., these fruits are also rich in apigenin, providing additional nutrition for our diet.
● Olives and peppers: These two commonly used ingredients, although spicy, also contain a certain amount of apigenin.
Function of Apigenin
Antioxidant
Apigenin is a powerful antioxidant that can remove free radicals in the body, reduce the damage of oxidative stress to cells, and help prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Anti-inflammatory
It can inhibit inflammatory response, reduce tissue damage caused by inflammation, and has potential therapeutic effects on inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, asthma and inflammatory bowel disease.
Cardiovascular protection
Apigenin helps protect heart health, reduce myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and reduce the incidence of arrhythmias. It can also improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular function by dilating blood vessels and lowering blood pressure, and has a protective effect on cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease.
Antibacterial and antiviral
Apigenin has a certain inhibitory effect on certain bacteria and viruses, and can be used as a natural antibacterial and antiviral drug to help prevent and treat infectious diseases.
Neuroprotection
Apigenin may help improve learning and memory abilities, and has certain preventive and therapeutic potential for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Anti-anxiety and sleep promotion
As a traditional herbal ingredient, apigenin has shown effects in relieving anxiety and promoting sleep.
Its mechanism of action may be related to binding to GABA receptors and regulating brain nerve activity, which helps calm, relieve anxiety and improve sleep quality.
Regulating immune function
Apigenin can regulate the activity and function of immune cells, enhance the body's immunity, and have a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on some immune-related diseases.
Apigenin extraction method
a. After screening and crushing the celery seeds, place them in a container with an alcohol content of 70%, stir them, and let them stand;
b. After the powdered celery seeds are fused with alcohol, they change from powder to granules;
c. The granular mixture in the container is extracted three times, and the time interval between each extraction is two hours;
d. The extracted granules are filtered through the solution, and after decompression and concentration treatment, powdered refined apigenin is made.
The extraction ratio of the celery seeds to the apigenin is 150:1.
The purity of the refined apigenin is 98%.
Application of apigenin
Food
Natural preservative: Apigenin has antibacterial effects and can be used as a natural preservative in meat products, fruits, frozen foods, etc., effectively inhibiting the reproduction of microorganisms and extending the shelf life of food.
Functional food: As a food additive, apigenin is used to develop functional foods with health-promoting functions, such as beverages and snacks rich in antioxidants.
Health products
Dietary supplements: As a natural compound, apigenin is made into dietary supplements for people to supplement the insufficient nutrients in their daily diet and enhance their health.
Health promotion: Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help prevent chronic diseases, improve immunity, and promote overall health.
Cosmetics
Whitening and anti-aging: Apigenin can inhibit the formation of melanin, promote the metabolism of skin cells, achieve whitening and anti-aging effects, and is used to develop whitening and anti-aging cosmetics.
Sunscreen: It has a strong ability to absorb ultraviolet rays and can be used in sunscreen cosmetics to protect the skin from ultraviolet damage.
