Evidence supporting the use of: Delphinidin
For the health condition: Free Radical Damage
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Delphinidin is a type of anthocyanidin, a class of flavonoid compounds naturally found in many fruits and vegetables, particularly in berries such as blueberries and blackcurrants. Its use to support or mitigate free radical damage is primarily based on scientific evidence. Several in vitro and in vivo studies have demonstrated that delphinidin exhibits potent antioxidant properties, allowing it to scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reduce oxidative stress in biological systems. For example, research published in peer-reviewed journals like Food & Function and Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has shown that delphinidin can inhibit lipid peroxidation and protect cellular components from oxidative damage.
The mechanism underlying its antioxidant activity involves direct free radical scavenging as well as upregulation of endogenous antioxidant defenses, such as increasing levels of glutathione and activating antioxidant enzymes (e.g., superoxide dismutase and catalase). However, most of the evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies, with limited high-quality human clinical trials directly linking delphinidin supplementation to reduced free radical damage or improved clinical outcomes related to oxidative stress. Thus, while the scientific rationale is strong and supported by preclinical research, more robust clinical evidence is needed to fully validate its efficacy in humans. Overall, delphinidin is scientifically recognized for its antioxidant properties, but the strength of evidence for its use in treating or preventing free radical damage in humans rates as moderate.
Other ingredients used for Free Radical Damage
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)Acai berry
Acetyl L-carnitine
alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
amino acids
anthocyanins
apricot
ascorbyl palmitate
astaxanthin
astragalus
basil
berry flavor
beta-carotene
beta-tocopherol
bilberry
black currant
black garlic
black tea
blackberry
blueberry
broccoli
brussel sprouts
caffeine
camu camu
catalase
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
cauliflower
chokeberry
chrysin
coconut milk
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
coffee fruit
cryptoxanthin
turmeric
delta-tocopherol
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fish protein
flavonols
fruit blend (proprietary)
ginseng
grape
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
guarana
hesperetin
hesperidin
HMR lignan
L-carnosine
L-cysteine
L-glutathione
L-glycine
lentinula edodes mycelia
lutein
matcha
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
phenolic compounds
phospholipids
pine bark
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
quercetin
raspberry
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
selenium
spirulina
strawberry
ubiquinol
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin C
vitamin E
whey protein
zinc
papaya
bee pollen
lingzhi
ferulic acid
cistanche
ganoderma
royal jelly
polyphenols
fulvic acid
wheat germ
goji berry
Algae
cocoa
1,2-di-galloyl-4,6hexahydroxydiphenoyl-D-glucose
3,3'-dihydroxy-B-carotene-4,4'-dione
3-Isomangostin
5,7-Dimethoxyflavone
7,4-Dimethoxyflavone
Amethoflavone
Ankaflavin
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Auricularia
Autumn Olive
Antirrhinin
Avocado
Amentoflavone
Acacetin
Allophycocyanin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Ascorbigen
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Algal protein
Acer Truncatum bunge
anthocyanosides
Argan nut oil
Apocarotenal
Apocynin
Arctiin
Arjunolic acid
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
beta-zeacarotene
Brassica
Bok Choy
Baccosides
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
Benfotiamine
Basidiomycota
Betanin
berry
Brazil nut
boysenberry
BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole)
Bioflavonoids
bacoside
Baicalin
Caffeic Acid
Camellia sinensis
Carnosine
Chebulic acid
Cashew
Cichoric acid
Chocolate
Capsorubin
Carnosol
Cupric ascorbate
C-Phycocyanin
Carotene (unspecified)
Chebulinic acid
Crocetin
Canthaxanthin
Crypthecodinium
Capsanthin
Carnosic acid
Dunaliella salina
Dismutase
Delphinidin
Dunaliella
Dehydroascorbic acid
Dumontiaceae
Desoxyrhaponticin
Dragon Fruit
Dibenzo-alpha pyrones
Dihydrolipoic Acid
Diosmetin
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
Emblicanin
Erythorbic acid
Ethylgallate
Eriodictyol
Ecklonia
Fucoidan
Flavin mononucleotide
Fatty acids
Furanosterols
Flavanones
Flavoglycosides
Flavans
Flavonones
Flavones
Ginsenosides
Glucan peptides
Gac
Gamma-Glutamylcysteine
Garcinone C
Garcinone E
Glutathione
Gamma-carotene
Haematococcus pluvialis
Hydroxycinnamic acid
Hydroxytyrosol
Hydroxyphenylethanols
Honeybush
Isoascorbate
Idebenone
Isovitexin
Jaboticaba
Kaempferol
Kucha Tea
Lycium
Lipids
Leucodelphinidin
Methylselenocysteine
Mangiferin
Mineral ascorbate
Myricitrin
Macadamia
Malvidin
Mangostanol
Mangostene xanthone
Mate
Methoxylated flavones
Neoandrographolides
Neoxanthin
N-Caffeoyldopamine
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Phycocyanin
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone
Propyl Gallate
Phytofluene
Phytoplankton
Plankton
Polyporous mushroom
Procyanidol
Procyanidin
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Phosphate ascorbate
Proanthocyanidins
Phytoene
Pleurotus eryngii
Phthalides
Pentose phosphate
Punicalagins
Pecan
Punicosides
Pycnogenol
Polymethoxylated flavones
Rhammetin
Ribose-l-cysteine
Rosmarinic Acid
Rooibos
Robusta Coffee
Squalene
Salidroside
Schisandrins
Silychristin
Scopoletin
Sesamolin
Shilajit
Trigalloyl glucose
Tyrosol
Taxifolin
Tangeretin
Tiliroside
Theaflavin
Tremella
Uncaria
Vestitol
Vanillin
Withanolides
White Tea
walnut
Xanthophyll
Xylaria nigripes
Xanthone
Yumberry
Other health conditions supported by Delphinidin
Cancer (natural therapy for)Cancer (prevention)
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Free Radical Damage
Inflammation
Varicose Veins