Fisetin is one of the most studied flavonoids. In theory, fisetin is a flavonol molecule similar to the flavonols found in dark chocolate and cocoa. Trace amounts of fisetin can also be found in some fruits and vegetables.
Based on existing research, strawberries are found to contain the highest levels of fisetin, followed by apples. The content of fisetin in strawberries is about five times that in apples, and generally more than thirty times that in mangoes, kiwis, grapes, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and various nuts.
However, the levels of fisetin in these foods are still not high enough to be comparable to the levels of fisetin in dietary supplements. In Japan, the estimated average daily intake of fisetin is 0.4 mg. As a dietary supplement, the recommended daily dose of fisetin is 100 mg.
Fisetin is a natural pigment extracted from the Rhus verniciflua tree, which has a wide range of applications and medicinal effects. It is widely used in food, medicine, cosmetics, and other fields, and also has an important position in traditional Chinese medicine. The following will introduce the role and efficacy of fisetin in detail.
The Efficacy of Fisetin
1. Antioxidant effect
Fisetin powder has a significant antioxidant effect, which can neutralize free radicals, remove harmful substances, slow down the cell aging process, and protect cells from oxidative damage. Oxidative damage is an important factor in many diseases, and the antioxidant effect of fisetin can effectively prevent and treat a variety of diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc.
2. Anti-inflammatory effect
Fisetin has a significant anti-inflammatory effect, which can inhibit inflammatory response and relieve inflammatory symptoms. Inflammation is a common feature of many diseases, and the anti-inflammatory effect of fisetin can effectively improve the inflammatory state and alleviate the symptoms and degree of the disease.
3. Immunomodulatory effect
As a kind of
Nutritional Powder, fisetin has the effect of regulating immune function, which can enhance the body's immunity and improve resistance. It can regulate the function of the immune system, promote the activation and proliferation of immune cells, enhance the body's resistance to pathogens, and prevent and treat immune-related diseases.
4. Anti-tumor effect
Fisetin is widely used in the prevention and treatment of tumors. Studies have shown that fisetin can inhibit the proliferation and metastasis of tumor cells, induce tumor cell apoptosis, and block the blood supply of tumors, thereby playing an anti-tumor role. In addition, fisetin can also reduce the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and improve the therapeutic effect.
5. Lipid regulation effect
Fisetin has the effect of lowering blood lipids, regulating blood lipid metabolism, lowering blood lipid levels, and preventing and treating hyperlipidemia. Hyperlipidemia is an important factor in cardiovascular disease, and the lipid regulation effect of fisetin can effectively prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.
6. Antibacterial effect
Fisetin has a strong antibacterial effect, which can inhibit the growth and reproduction of a variety of bacteria, viruses and fungi, and play an antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal role. This makes fisetin have a wide range of application value in the medical and health fields, and can be used to treat infectious diseases and prevent the spread of diseases.
In summary, fisetin has multiple effects and functions such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anti-tumor, lipid regulation and antibacterial. It not only has an important position in the field of medicine, is widely used in the treatment and prevention of various diseases, but also has broad application prospects in the fields of food, cosmetics, etc. However, as a natural active substance, the safety and side effects of fisetin also need further research and evaluation. Finally, it is hoped that through the study of fisetin, more protection and hope can be provided for human health.