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What Is Apigenin?

Apigenin is a naturally occurring flavonoid compound, known as "phytoestrogen". It is widely found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, beans and tea leaves, with the highest content in celery. The stems and leaves of wild celery contain much more protein than cultivated varieties of celery. Celery should be eaten as much as possible in leaves, because the mineral and Vitamin Content in the leaves is significantly richer than in the petioles. The petioles have high water content and low calories, and the seeds contain protein, fat, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc, and are high in calories.

Apigenin is almost insoluble in water, but can be extracted from celery by boiling or stewing. In addition, apigenin is also a fat-soluble substance that can be combined with oils and fats by frying, pan-frying, and stir-frying to increase the body's absorption rate. ‌

Apigenin can inhibit the growth of vascular smooth muscle cells, thereby preventing hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Apigenin has an antioxidant effect, which can reduce the growth of oxygen free radicals, inhibit lipid oxidation reactions, and delay the aging of the human body. Apigenin can calm down, improve memory, improve sleep and enhance learning ability.
What Are The Functions Of Apigenin?

Apigenin has a variety of physiological activities and pharmacological effects. Here are some of the main effects and reasons:

1.Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects: Apigenin is a natural antioxidant that protects cells from free radical damage. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory effects and can reduce inflammatory responses.

2.Antibacterial and antiviral effects: Apigenin has a certain inhibitory effect on some bacteria and viruses, so it can be used to develop some drugs to prevent and treat infectious diseases.

3.Lowering blood pressure: Apigenin can lower blood pressure in a variety of ways, including dilating blood vessels and slowing heart rate. This makes it a valuable natural antihypertensive agent.

4.Improving heart health: Apigenin can help protect heart health, reduce myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, reduce the incidence of arrhythmias, etc.

5.Protect liver health: Apigenin can inhibit the deposition of fat in liver cells, improve liver function, and reduce liver damage.

6.Anti-inflammatory: Apigenin has a certain anti-inflammatory effect and can prevent cell mutation and cancer.

7.Anti-anxiety and depression: Apigenin can relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve mood levels, and help improve mental health.

What Is The Application Of Apigenin?

Application in cosmetics

The absorption of apigenin to ultraviolet rays is concentrated in the B area (wavelength between 280~320nm), which is a strong absorption and can be used in sunscreen cosmetics; while the absorption in the A area (wavelength between 320~400nm) is small, so low concentrations of apigenin can be used as a skin darkening agent in tanning oil; it can be used as a pigment stabilizer in cosmetics, and the recommended dosage is 1%.

Apigenin can be used in creams; it can be compounded with vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, etc.; it can also be compounded with plant essential oils such as chamomile oil, calendula oil, almond oil, etc.; high concentrations of apigenin can inhibit the activity of melanocytes and can be added to sunscreens, face creams, essences, lotions, masks and other cosmetics; it can be used in shampoos and conditioners.

Apigenin has a strong absorption capacity for UVB ultraviolet rays, can protect against radiation damage, and can be used in sunscreen cosmetics. Apigenin has strong antioxidant properties and a strong ability to capture various oxygen-containing free radicals, which can prevent the oxidative degradation of oils and fats. Apigenin also has anti-inflammatory activity and can prevent skin problems such as blistering, keratosis, and parakeratosis. In addition, apigenin can relieve itchy scalp and can be used in hair care products. Therefore, apigenin is increasingly used in various functional cosmetics.

Health Food and functional food

Apigenin can be added to beverages, candies, biscuits and other foods to improve their nutritional value and health functions.