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Chrysin

Botanicals / Flavonoids

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: 5,7-Dihydroxyflavone

Description: Chrysin is a substance extracted from blue passion flower (passiflora caerulea) or bee products. It is classified in a subclass of flavonoids: flavones. Work better if used with black pepper extract.

Oral Uses

  • Anxiety RatingRating

    Chrysin reduces anxiety. Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Athletic performance RatingRating

    Chrysin improves nitric oxide production and athletic performance; helps to conserve testosteron. Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Impotence Rating

    Chrysin improves nitric oxide production; increases testosterone production and libido in men. Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Stress Rating

    Chrysin reduces stress and anxiety. Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Chrysin is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRating

    Chrysin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Aphrodisiac RatingRating

    Chrysin is an aphrodisiac; increases libido. Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Aromatase inhibitor RatingRating

    Chrysin is an aromatase inhibitor; inhibits estrogen production in postmenopausal women. Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-aging Rating

    Chrysin is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antineoplastic Rating

    Chrysin is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antiviral Rating

    Chrysin is an antiviral; fights virus. Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 0.5-4.0 g of chrysin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. The safety for pregnant or nursing women, for children and for people with kidney or liver disease is unknown. Do not take chrysin if you have prostate cancer.

Available Forms

Chrysin is available in tablet and capsule form.

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