Apigenin: Another Reason to Go Green

Apigenin is a member of a group of plant compounds known as flavonoids. Like luteolin, nobiletin, and tangeretin, apigenin is classified as a flavone. Apigenin occurs in many plants and is relatively abundant in celery, artichoke, parsley, and chamomile.

With over 6,000 flavonoids identified so far, what makes apigenin stand out?

Early Research with Apigenin

Investigation into apigenin’s properties began in the 1980s. In 1984, it was reported that apigenin inhibited platelet aggregation by depressing the cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway, which is involved in inflammation.¹ During the same year, it was reported that apigenin inhibited the aromatization of testosterone and androstenedione …read more