Ononin

Ononin is an isoflavone glycoside that is found in the Fabaceae family of plants. It is a derivative of formononetin, and is a type of phytoestrogen. Ononin has been studied for its potential health benefits, including its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.

Chemical Structure[edit | edit source]

Ononin is a glycoside of formononetin, which means it is formed by the addition of a sugar molecule to the formononetin molecule. The sugar molecule is typically a glucose molecule, and it is attached to the formononetin molecule at the 7-position. This gives ononin its characteristic chemical structure.

Sources[edit | edit source]

Ononin is found in a variety of plants in the Fabaceae family, including red clover, alfalfa, and soybeans. It is also found in the roots of Astragalus membranaceus, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Health Benefits[edit | edit source]

Several studies have suggested that ononin may have potential health benefits. These include:

Antioxidant properties: Ononin has been shown to have antioxidant properties, which means it can help to neutralize harmful free radicals in the body.
Anti-inflammatory properties: Ononin may also have anti-inflammatory properties, which could help to reduce inflammation in the body.
Anticancer properties: Some studies have suggested that ononin may have anticancer properties, although more research is needed in this area.

Safety and Side Effects[edit | edit source]

As with any supplement, it is important to talk to a healthcare provider before starting to take ononin. While it is generally considered safe, it can interact with certain medications and may have side effects in some people.

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