Naringenin is a flavonoid commonly found in grapefruits which functions as an antioxidant, free radical scavenger, anti-inflammatory compound, carbohydrate metabolism promoter, and immune system modulator. Studies indicate that in vitro Naringenin reduces oxidative damage to DNA. In addition, Naringenin potently inhibits the secretion of very-low-density lipoproteins by cells. Furthermore, Naringenin has been shown to reduce cholesterol concentrations in hepatocytes and plasma cells via inhibiting HMGCR (HMG-CoA reductase). Studies conducted on Hepatitis C virus particles demonstrate that Naringenin can inhibit the virus via a PPAR-mediated mechanism by inhibiting the long term assembly of the virus. Naringenin is a flavonoid commonly found in grapefruits which functions as an antioxidant, free radical scavenger, anti-inflammatory compound, carbohydrate metabolism promoter, and immune system modulator. Studies indicate that in vitro Naringenin reduces oxidative damage to DNA. In addition, Naringenin potently inhibits the secretion of very-low-density lipoproteins by cells. Furthermore, Naringenin has been shown to reduce cholesterol concentrations in hepatocytes and plasma cells via inhibiting HMGCR (HMG-CoA reductase). Studies conducted on Hepatitis C virus particles demonstrate that Naringenin can inhibit the virus via a PPAR-mediated mechanism by inhibiting the long term assembly of the virus. The aglucon of naringin.