Endotoxin shock represents an extreme in whole body inflammation. The ability of the citrus flavonoid hesperidin to suppress endotoxin induced shock suggests that it is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. The fact that it’s found in abundance in lemons suggests that it’s safe.
A safe and effective anti-inflammatory agent? How nice!
The publication:
May, 2004
A citrus flavonoid hesperidin suppresses infection-induced endotoxin shock in mice.
Summary of the abstract
Administration of a citrus flavonoid hesperidin to mice before LPS challenge significantly reduced tumor necrosis factor production and reduced its concentration in the bloodstream.
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