Compound Profile

Naringenin

Citrus flavanone from grapefruit and oranges with AMPK activation, insulin sensitizing, and anti inflammatory properties.

Use extra caution well tolerated; possible interaction with drug metabolism enzymes; well tolerated; may interact with CYP450 enzymes | Citrus derived compounds are generally food associated, but grapefruit/citrus extracts can interact with CYP3A4/OATP/P gp substrates. Details

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Evidence
Editorial grade not demonstrated by recorded studies
Safety
well tolerated; possible interaction with drug metabolism enzymes; well tolerated; may interact with CYP450 enzymes | Citrus-derived compounds are generally food-associated, but grapefruit/citrus extracts can interact with CYP3A4/OATP/P-gp substrates.
Profile context
AMPK, PPAR signaling, NF-κB
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Typical onset
Varies by prep
Safety rating
Use extra caution: Interaction risk
Best for
AMPK, PPAR Signaling, NF κB

Safety

Safety & Cautions

well tolerated; possible interaction with drug metabolism enzymes; well tolerated; may interact with CYP450 enzymes | Citrus derived compounds are generally food associated, but grapefruit/citrus extracts can interact with CYP3A4/OATP/P gp substrates.

Elevated caution

Caution level: Elevated. One caution category applies — read it before use.

  • Interaction-AwareMedication or interaction context is explicitly noted.

Evidence Summary

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Evidence lens

Treat this profile as unresolved until source review is complete.

Needs reviewNeeds review

Human clinical evidence: Not the primary signal

Mechanistic / preclinical: Mechanism mappedAMPK Pathway Activation · PI3K/Akt Pathway Modulation · Anti Inflammatory Signaling

Research maturity: Theoretical / mechanistic researchMechanistic or unresolved evidence is kept separate from established human outcomes.

Safety boundary: Safety note availablewell tolerated; possible interaction with drug metabolism enzymes; well tolerated; may interact with CYP450 enzymes | Citrus derived compounds are generally food associated, but grapefruit/citrus extracts can interact wi

Evidence Strength

Confidence estimate based on the design quality and consistency of published clinical trials.

Needs review

Naringenin has an evidence rating that is still under review.

AdaptogenStress & MoodLongevity
Effects
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How evidence grades work

Each grade reflects the strength and consistency of published human evidence — not marketing claims. Grades are based on study count, design quality, effect size, consistency, and recency.

Strong
Multiple RCTs, consistent direction, adequate effect size
Moderate
Some RCTs or consistent observational data in humans
Preliminary / Mixed
Animal or in-vitro only, or conflicting human data
Traditional / Theoretical
Traditional use only; no controlled human trials

How Naringenin Works

Simplified mechanism pathway based on preclinical and pharmacological evidence. Does not confirm clinical efficacy.

Mechanism Pathway — How Naringenin Works

How Naringenin WorksNaringenin acts on biological target pathways via anti inflammatory, leading to ampk.NaringeninBiological TargetBiological pathwayAnti InflammatoryAmpkObservable outcomeAntioxidantParallel pathway
CompoundTarget / ReceptorMechanismEffect / Outcome

Dosing

Common form
standardized extract capsule
No standardized dose
Our source data records the usual product form for this ingredient but no studied dose. Preparations differ widely, so follow the standardization on the product you actually have and speak to a clinician before starting.
Mechanisms & biological pathways

Preclinical mechanism details from scientific profiles; these represent plausible pathways but do not guarantee clinical efficacy in humans.

  • AMPK Pathway Activation
  • PI3K/Akt Pathway Modulation
  • Anti Inflammatory Signaling
  • Metabolic Regulation
  • AMPK Signaling
  • Mitochondrial Support

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