Compound Monograph
Nectandrin B
Nectandrin B is a furanoid lignan isolated from nutmeg and related plants.
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Where Does It Come From?
Nectandrin B is a naturally occurring lignan (furofuran/tetrahydrofuran type), found in Nutmeg. It is well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Concentration
Content by Source
Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.
Research & Evidence
Nectandrin B is a furanoid (tetrahydrofuran-type) lignan reported from nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) and some other plants. It has been examined in laboratory studies for antioxidant activity and as an activator of the metabolic enzyme AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), but this work is preclinical and little is established about its effects in humans.
