Oligonol is a mixture of low molecular weight polyphenols found in lychee fruit.[1] Oligonol is thought to have antioxidant and anti-influenza virus actions. In addition, it helps improve blood flow in organs, maintain muscle, reduce weight, and protect skin from harmful UV rays.[2][non-primary source needed] Little is known about the long term safety of supplements containing oligonol due to the lack of scientific research.
References
edit- ^ Liu, Hung-Wen; Chen, Yen-Ju; Chang, Yun-Ching; Chang, Sue-Joan (2017-09-20). "Oligonol, a Low-Molecular Weight Polyphenol Derived from Lychee, Alleviates Muscle Loss in Diabetes by Suppressing Atrogin-1 and MuRF1". Nutrients. 9 (9): 1040. doi:10.3390/nu9091040. ISSN 2072-6643. PMC 5622800. PMID 28930190.
- ^ Takuya Sakurai (Kyorin University, Japan), Biosci. Biotechnol. Biochem., 72(2), 463-476, 2008