Polymethoxylated Flavones (PMFs)

Polymethoxylated Flavones (PMFs)

Polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs) are compounds found in the peel of citrus fruits. The most common PMFs are tangeretin and nobiletin.

Research shows PMFs may help to reduce cholesterol.

Find Polymethoxylated Flavones (PMFs) in:

Tangerines
Tangerines have been grown and enjoyed for more than 4,000 years...
Oranges
Oranges are the most popular citrus fruit and are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia...

Kurowska EM, Manthey JA. Hypolipidemic effects and absorption of citrus polymethoxylated flavones in hamsters with diet-induced hypercholesterolemia. J Agric Food Chem. 2004 May 19;52(10):2879-86. . Rapisarda P, Tomaino A, Lo Cascio R, et al. Antioxidant effectiveness as influenced by phenolic content of fresh orange juices. J Agric Food Chem 1999 Nov;47(11):4718-23. Wood M. Citrus Compound, Ready to Help Your Body!. Agricultural Research, February 2005.

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