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ReviewFrontiers in nutrition2026

Cardioprotective effects of naringin, hesperidin, and hesperetin: modulation of atherosclerosis, cardiac remodeling, and myocardial ischemia/infarction.

Yuzhang Sun, Zhejun Zhao, Yuanlong Sun, Xuyuan Lao, Naiwen Chen, Zhaofeng Shi, Shaohui Wu, Xiaofen Ruan

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Review in Frontiers in nutrition, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yuzhang SunCardiovascular Research Institute, Shanghai Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zhejun ZhaoCardiovascular Research Institute, Shanghai Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yuanlong SunCardiovascular Research Institute, Shanghai Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Xuyuan LaoDepartment of Urology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Naiwen ChenDepartment of Urology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Zhaofeng ShiCardiovascular Research Institute, Shanghai Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Shaohui WuDepartment of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Xiaofen RuanCardiovascular Research Institute, Shanghai Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) persist as the predominant contributor to morbidity and mortality on a global scale, principally attributed to the pathophysiological processes of atherosclerosis, cardiac remodeling, and myocardial ischemia/infarction. Contemporary research underscores the cardioprotective efficacy of natural flavonoids, including naringin, hesperidin (HES), and hesperetin (HST), bioactive constituents prevalent in citrus fruits. These flavonoids demonstrate multifaceted effects, encompassing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, lipid-lowering, and endothelial-protective properties, all of which synergistically enhance cardiovascular performance. At the molecular nexus, naringin, HES, and HST influence critical signaling pathways, thus diminishing oxidative stress, obstructing the action of inflammatory cytokines, and curtailing the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells. Furthermore, these bioactive compounds regulate cardiac remodeling by alleviating fibrosis, hypertrophy, and mitochondrial dysfunction, whilst simultaneously promoting angiogenesis and optimizing energy metabolism. In experimental models of myocardial ischemia and infarction, they facilitate cardiomyocyte viability and diminish infarct size through the modulation of apoptosis-related genes and the mitigation of oxidative injury. This review meticulously synthesizes the mechanistic insights and preclinical data that substantiate the cardioprotective properties of naringin, HES, and HST. Additionally, it examines their pharmacokinetic profiles, bioavailability, and prospective clinical applications as adjunctive agents in the prophylaxis and management of CVDs. Elucidating these molecular pathways could offer a promising framework for the formulation of predictive, preventive, and personalized strategies aimed at combatting CVDs.

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anti-atherosclerotic effectscardiovascular diseaseshesperetinhesperidinnaringin

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