Evidence supporting the use of: Hyperoside
For the body system: Capillaries
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Hyperoside is a flavonoid glycoside found in several medicinal plants, such as Hypericum perforatum (St. John's Wort) and Crataegus species (hawthorn). Its use to support capillary health is primarily based on traditional herbal medicine rather than robust scientific evidence. In traditional European and Chinese herbal practices, plants containing hyperoside have been used to promote healthy circulation and strengthen blood vessels, including capillaries. This traditional use is often extrapolated from the broader historical application of flavonoid-rich plants for vascular support.
While there is some preliminary in vitro and animal research suggesting hyperoside may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that could theoretically benefit vascular integrity, specific, high-quality clinical trials demonstrating its effectiveness in supporting human capillary health are lacking. The mechanism proposed involves scavenging free radicals and reducing vascular permeability, which is similar to other flavonoids used in traditional medicine for capillary fragility (such as rutin). However, the evidence base is largely limited to laboratory studies and traditional usage patterns rather than direct human data or regulatory approvals.
Therefore, the use of hyperoside for capillary support is best characterized as traditional, with a modest evidence rating reflecting the gap between historical use and scientific validation.
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Other body systems supported by Hyperoside
CapillariesCirculatory System
Heart
Immune System
Liver
Lungs
Skin