Chrysin
Overview
Chrysin, also known as Flavone X, is structurally defined as 5,7-dihydroxyflavone a type of Isoflavonoid Bioflavonoid.
Health Benefits of Chrysin
Digestive System
Chrysin may reduce Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis patients. [1]
Immune System
Chrysin may reduce Inflammation. [2]
Chrysin may stimulate the apoptosis of Leukemia cells. [3]
Chrysin may enhance the function of NK Lymphocytes. [4]
Musculoskeletal Syste
Chrysin may alleviate Gout (by inhibiting the Xanthine Oxidase enzyme which subsequently causes a reduction in Uric Acid production). [5]
Chrysin may stimulate Muscle Growth(by inhibiting the conversion of Testosterone to Estradiol, Chrysin increases and preserves Testosterone which accounts for its ability to increase Muscle Growth): [6]
In animal studies Chrysin caused significant increases in Muscle mass (up to 20%). In chronically ill humans Chrysin caused gains in lean body mass of 1.5 - 3 kg in after several weeks of therapy.
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