Citrus Fruits
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Citrus Fruits, based on research from longevity science.
- Hesperidin
Hesperidin and naringenin are the most common flavanones and are abundantly found in citrus fruits
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Naringenin
Hesperidin and naringenin are the most common flavanones and are abundantly found in citrus fruits
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Citrus Fruits may influence, based on the source research.
Reduces Risk Of
- Breast cancer
A quantitative systematic review found that citrus fruit intake was associated with lower breast cancer risk.
Source: How Not to Die
Biological Mechanisms
How Citrus Fruits works at a cellular level.
- PromotesReduces DNA Damage
Within two hours of consuming citrus, your DNA becomes significantly more resistant to damage. Citrus consumption is associated with lower risk of breast cancer.
Sources
- How Not to Die
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity