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Naringen |
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While naringin has become most popular for its synergistic effects with other supplements, especially caffeine, it's quickly gaining ground for its other potential benefits. In particular, its ability to support healing of our tissues after intense, grueling workouts. But make no mistake, the best reason to be interested in naringin is to increase the effectiveness of the other supplements you may be taking.
Other names for Naringin
citrus bioflavonoid, grapefruit peel, orange peel
Where to find Naringin
Naringin is a flavonoid extracted from the inner peel of grapefruit and other citrus fruits (albeit in lower amounts).
Much of the early research into citrus-fruit flavonoids was funded by the Florida orange juice industry looking for a commercial use for orange peel. Grapefruit product manufacturers try to use fruits with low naringin content since it causes the bitterness characteristic of citrus fruits. The food industry, however, uses naringin as a bitter in "tonic" beverages, bitter chocolate, ice cream, and ices
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