aglycone
noun
agly·cone
a-ˈglī-ˌkōn 
variants
or less commonly aglycon
: an organic compound (such as a phenol or alcohol) combined with the sugar portion of a glycoside
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Naringin and its aglycone naringenin belong to this series of flavonoids and were found to display strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
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Ashton Yoon, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2017
While naringin itself provides no nutritional value, its aglycone Naringenin variant and supplements are associated with a variety of potential health benefits.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
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Ashton Yoon, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2017
While naringin itself provides no nutritional value, its aglycone Naringenin variant and supplements are associated with a variety of potential health benefits.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
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“Aglycone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aglycone. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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