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Apigenin: Clinical Evidence & Substantiation Summary

Clinical Trials

Strongest Evidence

Sleep & Cellular Health

Typical Dosage

50–200 mg/day

Common Forms

Chamomile extract (standardised to apigenin)

What Is Apigenin?

Apigenin is a bioactive flavonoid found in abundance in chamomile, parsley, and celery. It has significant evidence for supporting healthy sleep, reducing anxiety, and modulating several longevity-related pathways.

Mechanism of action: Apigenin acts as a positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors (similar to valerian but more selective). It also inhibits the CD38 enzyme, potentially increasing NAD+ levels, and modulates SIRT1 and NF-κB pathways involved in longevity and inflammation.

Clinical Evidence Summary

Below are 3 key clinical studies on Apigenin. Nutra Comp analyses 14+ studies in its full clinical evidence report.

RCT crossover2020PMID: 32432219

Apigenin and sleep quality: clinical evaluation

Population: 40 adults

Key finding: Apigenin (200 mg) significantly improved sleep efficiency and deep sleep duration (p<0.05) markers.

Systematic review2017PMID: 28612110

Apigenin and anxiety markers in chamomile extract

Population: 8 studies

Key finding: Standardized chamomile extracts high in apigenin significantly reduced moderate-to-severe anxiety symptoms compared to placebo (p<0.01).

Review of mechanism data2019PMID: 31142457

Apigenin as a CD38 inhibitor: longevity implications

Population: Clinical and preclinical data

Key finding: Apigenin is one of the most potent natural inhibitors of CD38. Reducing CD38 activity effectively spares cellular NAD+ reserves, suggesting a role in supporting healthy biological aging.

Evidence-Based Structure–Function Claims

Sample FDA-compliant structure–function claims generated by Nutra Comp, each linked to clinical evidence and scored for confidence.

“Supports healthy sleep and restfulness”

Category: Sleep · Confidence: 7/10

“Supports healthy cellular function and NAD+ levels”

Category: Antioxidant · Confidence: 6/10

“Supports a calm and tranquil mood”

Category: Mood · Confidence: 7/10

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Key Terms

Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT)Bioavailability Standardised Extract

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best source of apigenin?

Chamomile tea is the traditional source, but to reach the 50–200 mg used in clinical studies, a concentrated supplement or standardized chamomile extract is required.

Can apigenin help with longevity?

By inhibiting the CD38 enzyme, apigenin helps maintain higher levels of NAD+, a molecule critical for DNA repair and cellular energy. While this is primarily based on mechanism data, it is a key area of 'longevity' research.

Is apigenin safe?

Apigenin is very well tolerated and has a high safety profile. It does not cause the heavy sedation associated with pharmaceutical sleep aids.

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