“…Citrus fruits also appear to be associated with improved blood lipid profiles (Kurowska et al, 2000), and improved survival in the elderly (Fortes et al, 2000). The components responsible for these beneficial effects are unknown, but the citrus flavonoids are one group of compounds that may be involved (Areias et al, 2001;Bae et al, 1999;Bear and Teel 2000a, b;Borradaile et al, 1999;de Gregorio Alapont et al, 2000;Jeon et al, 2001;Kato et al, 2000;Kim et al, 2000;Kohno et al, 2001;Lee et al, 2001;Manthey et al, 2001;Miyagi et al, 2000;Miyake et al, 2000;Wilcox et al, 2001;Zhang et al, 2000).…”