Arbutin

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Overview

Arbutin is a type of Bioflavonoid.

 

Health Benefits of Arbutin

Excretory System

 A Hydroquinone formed within the body from the hydrolysis of Arbutin may act as an antiseptic for Urinary Tract Infections: 

 Arbutin may alleviate Cystitis.  [1]

 Arbutin may alleviate Urethra infections (Urethritis). 

 

Immune System

 Arbutin may reduce Inflammation.  [2]

 

Arbutin Enhances the Function of these Substances

Quinones

 Arbutin breaks down within the body to form Hydroquinones.

 

Skin Pigments

 Arbutin (applied topically) may inhibit the excessive/inappropriate production of Melanin (as occurs in some Skin disorders such as Chloasma and Liver Spots (Age Spots)).  [3]

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