Eriocitrin

Why You Need It

• Potent Antioxidant Power: It neutralizes harmful free radicals, protecting your cells from damage.
• Metabolic Support: Early research suggests it helps improve how your body processes fats and sugars.
• Liver Health: It may help reduce fat accumulation in the liver and support overall liver function.
• Anti-Inflammatory: It helps calm systemic inflammation, potentially easing joint discomfort.

Deep Dive

Eriocitrin works primarily by activating your body's natural defense systems. Specifically, it triggers Nrf2, a protein that regulates the production of antioxidant enzymes. Think of it as turning on the factory that produces your body's internal cleanup crew.

Metabolism: In animal studies, Eriocitrin has been shown to regulate lipid metabolism, helping to lower triglyceride levels and prevent weight gain, even on a high-fat diet.

The Lemon Connection: Interestingly, Eriocitrin is often metabolized by your gut bacteria into a compound called Eriodictyol. This metabolite is also highly bioactive and is known for its ability to support vascular health and improve blood flow.

Natural Food Sources

Because Eriocitrin is concentrated in the skins and peels of citrus fruits, you get the most benefit by consuming the whole fruit or using zest. Juicing removes the fiber and most of the flavonoids.

(Note: Daily Value percentages for flavonoids are not standardized by the FDA.)

Supplementation

Since Eriocitrin is not very heat-stable, it is often extracted and put into capsules to preserve potency.

• Typical Dosage: 50mg to 150mg daily.
• Best Time: With a meal to enhance absorption, as it is fat-soluble.
• Who Needs It: Individuals looking for metabolic support, those with high oxidative stress, or people who want the benefits of citrus without the acidity of juicing.