Ingredient guide

Hesperidin: Citrus Bioflavonoid Evidence

Hesperidin is a citrus bioflavonoid mainly from oranges and lemons. A meta-analysis supports small reductions in triglycerides, LDL, total cholesterol, and systolic blood pressure. It is one of the better-supported citrus flavonoids for cardiometabolic markers.

Moderate evidence

Written by Supplements Unpacked Editorial Team

Benefits

Meta-analysis shows reductions in triglycerides, cholesterol, and systolic blood pressure.
Acts as an antioxidant and influences inflammatory signalling.
An average orange supplies 20 to 60 mg of hesperidin.

Evidence summary

What hesperidin is

Hesperidin is a citrus bioflavonoid found mostly in oranges and lemons, with an average fruit supplying 20 to 60 mg. It is one of the three most abundant citrus flavonoids alongside naringenin and eriocitrin. Supplements use concentrated forms, often paired with diosmin in products for vein and capillary health.

What the human research shows

A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of cardiovascular risk factors found that hesperidin reduces triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and systolic blood pressure. The effects are small but reasonably consistent. Animal studies show broader anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity. We grade the evidence as moderate for cardiometabolic markers.

Dosage & safety

Dosage

Trials commonly use 500 mg to 1,000 mg of hesperidin per day, often paired with diosmin in venous insufficiency products. Take with food. Ask your healthcare provider before regular use if you take blood pressure or blood-thinning medicine.

Side effects

Generally well tolerated.
Most common are mild stomach upset, headache, and abdominal pain.

Interactions

Hesperidin may add to the effect of blood-pressure-lowering medicine.
It may interact with calcium channel blockers.

Warnings

Speak with a doctor or pharmacist before regular hesperidin use if you take blood pressure or blood-thinning medicine.
Tell your provider you take it before any planned surgery.

Products with this ingredient

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Citations

Hesperidin on cardiovascular risk factors: SR and dose-response meta-analysis pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Hesperidin on cardiovascular risk factors: updated meta-analysis of RCTs ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Frequently asked questions

Does eating oranges give the same benefit?

A daily orange supplies some hesperidin. Supplements deliver concentrated doses far above food levels, which is where the trial effects come from.

Is hesperidin used for varicose veins?

It is often combined with diosmin in products for chronic venous insufficiency. The evidence is reasonable for that use in Europe.