Compound Monograph

8-Prenylnaringenin

A prenylated flavanone from hops, noted as one of the most potent plant phytoestrogens.

Classification

8-Prenylnaringenin is one of the flavonoids, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

8-Prenylnaringenin is one of the flavonoids, found in Hops.