hesperidin
noun
hes·per·i·din
he-ˈsper-ə-dən 
: a crystalline glycoside C28H34O15 found in most citrus fruits and especially in orange peel
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Orange juice contains compounds like hesperidin and naringenin, which may help reduce inflammation, support heart health, and regulate blood sugar.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
These compounds in orange juice, such as hesperidin, may help reduce inflammation and support healthy blood vessels.4 When enjoyed in the right way, orange juice can fit into a heart-smart diet.
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Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2026
For instance, hesperidin is a flavonoid highly concentrated in citrus that has cardioprotective effects, such as lowering blood pressure, improving blood sugar and blood lipids, and reducing the risk of blood clots.9
5.
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Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
22 Jan. 2026
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
These compounds in orange juice, such as hesperidin, may help reduce inflammation and support healthy blood vessels.4 When enjoyed in the right way, orange juice can fit into a heart-smart diet.
—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2026
For instance, hesperidin is a flavonoid highly concentrated in citrus that has cardioprotective effects, such as lowering blood pressure, improving blood sugar and blood lipids, and reducing the risk of blood clots.9
5.
—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Hesperidin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hesperidin. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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hesperidin
noun
hes·per·i·din
he-ˈsper-əd-ən
: a crystalline glycoside C28H34O15 found in most citrus fruits and especially in orange peel
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