Ampelopsin

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Ampelopsin, also known as dihydromyricetin, is a flavanonol, a type of flavonoid. It is found in the Ampelopsis species japonica, megalophylla, and grossedentata; Cercidiphyllum japonicum; Hovenia dulcis; Rhododendron cinnabarinum; some Pinus species; and some Cedrus species, as well as in Salix sachalinensis.

Chemistry[edit | edit source]

Ampelopsin is a flavanonol, a type of flavonoid. It is the 3,5,7,3',4',5'-hexahydroxy derivative of flavanone.

Natural occurrences[edit | edit source]

Ampelopsin is found in various plants, including the Ampelopsis species japonica, megalophylla, and grossedentata; Cercidiphyllum japonicum; Hovenia dulcis; Rhododendron cinnabarinum; some Pinus species; and some Cedrus species, as well as in Salix sachalinensis.

Potential health effects[edit | edit source]

Ampelopsin has been studied for its potential effects on health. Some research suggests that it may have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-cancer effects. However, more research is needed to confirm these potential benefits and understand how ampelopsin works in the body.

See also[edit | edit source]

Ampelopsin Resources
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