Chrysin, also called 5,7-dihydroxyflavone,[1] is a flavone found in honey, propolis, the passion flowers, Passiflora caerulea and Passiflora incarnata, and in Oroxylum indicum.[2] It is extracted from various plants, such as the blue passion flower (Passiflora caerulea).[1] Following oral intake by humans, chrysin has low bioavailability and rapid excretion.[1] It is under basic research to evaluate its safety and potential biological effects.[1]

Chrysin
Chrysin
Ball-and-stick model of chrysin
Names
IUPAC name
5,7-Dihydroxyflavone
Systematic IUPAC name
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one
Other names
NP-005901; Galangin flavanone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
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  • InChI=1S/C15H10O4/c16-10-6-11(17)15-12(18)8-13(19-14(15)7-10)9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-8,16-17H checkY
    Key: RTIXKCRFFJGDFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/C15H10O4/c16-10-6-11(17)15-12(18)8-13 (19-14(15)7-10)9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-8,16-17H
    Key: RTIXKCRFFJGDFG-UHFFFAOYAO
  • O=C\1c3c(O/C(=C/1)c2ccccc2)cc(O)cc3O
Properties
C15H10O4
Molar mass 254.241 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Chrysin is an ingredient in dietary supplements.[3] As of 2016, there was no clinical use of chrysin,[1] and no evidence for its effect on testosterone levels.[4] In 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration did not recommend chrysin be included on the list of bulk drug substances that can be used in compounding under section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.[5]

Occurrence edit

A component in various medicinal plants (e.g. Scutellaria baicalensis), chrysin is a dihydroxyflavone, a type of flavonoid.[6] It is also found in honey, propolis, the passion flowers, Passiflora caerulea and Passiflora incarnata, in Oroxylum indicum,[2] carrots,[1] chamomile,[7] many fruits, and in mushrooms, such as the mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus.[6] It is extracted from various plants,[1] such as the blue passion flower (Passiflora caerulea).[1]

The amount of chrysin in honey from various plant sources is about 0.2 mg per 100 g.[8] Chrysin is typically found at higher amounts in propolis than in honey.[9] A 2010 study found the amount of chrysin was 0.10 mg/kg in honeydew honey, and 5.3 mg/kg in forest honeys.[10] A 2010 study found the amount of chrysin in propolis was as much as 28 g/L.[10] A 2013 study found the amount of chrysin in various mushrooms from the island of Lesvos, Greece, varied between 0.17 mg/kg in Lactarius deliciosus to 0.34 mg/kg in Suillus bellinii.[10]

Bioavailability edit

The effects of chrysin are reliant on its bioavailability and solubility.[10] Following oral intake by humans, chrysin has low bioavailability and rapid excretion.[1] As a result, it is poorly absorbed.[1]

A 1998 study determined that the highest amounts in plasma was from 12 to 64 nM.[10] As of 2015, the serum levels of chrysin have not been cited in the literature.[10] Following oral intake by humans, the bioavailability was reported to be from 0.003% to 0.02%.[10]

Oral and topical application edit

There is insufficient information to determine how long chrysin has been used in pharmacy compounding.[11] Chrysin is used as an ingredient in dietary supplements, but there is no information on systemic exposure from topical application.[3] As of 2016, there was no evidence to support any effect of oral chrysin on testosterone levels,[4] or an any disease-modifying activity with oral or topical formulations.[12]

Safety edit

A daily consumed amount of chrysin of 0.5 to 3 g is considered safe.[6] As of 2016, there was no toxicity attributable to chrysin in clinical trials or adverse event reporting.[13] As of 2016, clinical safety issues have not been identified.[14] As of 2016, nonclinical data suggest potential concerns.[14] In 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration did not recommend chrysin be included on the list of bulk drug substances that can be used in compounding under section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act based on consideration of the following criteria: (1) physicochemical characterization; (2) safety; (3) effectiveness; and (4) historical use of the substance in compounding.[5]

Research edit

As of 2016, there is no evidence for chrysin being used in human clinical applications.[1] Research showed that orally administered chrysin does not have clinical activity as an aromatase inhibitor.[1][15]Nanoformulations of polyphenols, including chrysin, are made using various carrier methods, such as liposomes and nanocapsules.[16]

Bibliography edit

  • Brave M (23 June 2016). "Chrysin" (PDF). Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee, Division of Oncology Products, US Food and Drug Administration. pp. 1–13.  This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

References edit

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  4. ^ a b FDA 2016, p. 8.
  5. ^ a b FDA 2016, p. 13.
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  11. ^ FDA 2016, p. 11.
  12. ^ FDA 2016, p. 9.
  13. ^ FDA 2016, p. 10.
  14. ^ a b FDA 2016, p. 12.
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