Myricetin

Name: Myricetin
Synonym: 3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one
CAS: 529-44-2
Molecular Formula: C15H10O8
Molecular Weight: 318.23
Molecular Structure:
Botanical Source: Walnut
Major Functions:
Myricetin has antioxidant properties. It is commonly found in the form of glycosides, such as myricitrin.
In vitro research suggests that myricetin in high concentrations can modify LDL cholesterol such that uptake by white blood cells is increased. A Finnish study correlated high myricetin consumption with lowered rates of prostate cancer