Apigenin
Overview
Apigenin is a type of Flavone Bioflavonoid found in some herbs and spices including parsley, thyme, chamomile and red pepper. Research suggests that apigenin may improve neuron formation and strengthen the connections between brain cells. [1]
Health Benefits of Apigenin
Cardiovascular System
Apigenin may inhibit abnormal Blood Clotting. [2]
Apigenin may help to prevent (ischemic) Stroke. [3]
Immune System
Apigenin may help to prevent and treat some forms of Cancer: [4]
Apigenin may help to prevent Cancer - Breast. [5]
Apigenin may help to prevent Cancer - Colon by inhibiting the ability of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) to stimulate the growth of Colon Cancer cells. [6]
Apigenin may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Leukemia cells and may stimulate the differentiation of Leukemia cells back to normal cells. [7]
Apigenin may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Cancer - Lung cells. [8]
Apigenin may help to prevent Cancer - Ovaries. [9]
Apigenin may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Prostate. [10]
Apigenin (applied topically along with a suitable carrier vehicle (such as Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)) that permits topical Apigenin to permeate through to the Epidermis) may help to prevent Cancer - Skin: [11]
Apigenin may inhibit the growth and of Melanoma. [12]
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