Review Article

Flavonoids as Promising Neuroprotectants and Their Therapeutic Potential against Alzheimer’s Disease

Table 2

Role of flavonoids in Alzheimer’s disease.

S. no.FlavonoidsStudy modelReported doseRoute of administrationNatural sourceOutcome of the studiesReference

1.Epigallocatechin-3-gallateAPPswe/PS1dE9 mice40 mg/kgOralGreen teaDecreases Aβ plaques, neuroinflammation, increases memory and learning[81]
2.Cocoa flavonolsHuman550 mg, 994 mgOralDark chocolateImprove cognitive function[82]
3.Apigenin, luteolin, kaempferol, quercetinHuman2 gm to 20 gmOralParsleyBioavailability, antioxidative, and biomarker[83]
[84]
4.Hesperidin, neohesperidin, naringenin, quercetin, rutin, etc.Human3-5 citrus per weekOralCitrusLower the risk of dementia[85]
5FlavanoneHumanDaily for 8 weeksOralOrangeCognitive benefits[86]
6.Combination of quercetin and dasatinibClinical trial in AD patientsOralApple, honey, onion, citrus fruitsNCT04063124, NCT04785300, NCT04685590
7.Epigallocatechin gallateClinical trial on AD patientsOralTea, fruits, nutsNCT03978052