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Apigenin

Flavonoid found in chamomile; binds GABA-A receptors with mild anxiolytic/sedative properties. Direct human trials on isolated apigenin are lacking; evidence primarily from chamomile extract RCTs.

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Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026
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Biomarkers studied
Outcomes directly measured across the evidence records below
Sleep
Sleep Quality (subjective)
Cognitive
Anxiety
Evidence
2 records
Anxiety reduction (chamomile extract as apigenin source)
Adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)Systematic review of RCTs (10 trials of chamomile extract)
PUBMEDLow

9 of 10 RCTs found chamomile extract effective for anxiety reduction. Long-term chamomile (26 weeks) significantly reduced GAD symptom relapse vs. placebo. Apigenin is a primary active constituent binding the benzodiazepine site of GABA-A receptors.

Dose: 500 mgDuration: 4–26 weeksForm: Apigenin
Evidence is for chamomile extract, not isolated apigenin. No human RCTs of isolated apigenin for sleep or anxiety exist. GABA-A binding confirmed preclinically (PMID 7617761).
Sleep quality (dietary apigenin, cohort data)
Community-dwelling adults (Italian cohort, n=1,936)Cross-sectional cohort study
PUBMEDVery low

Dietary apigenin intake inversely associated with inadequate sleep quality (OR 0.63, 95% CI 0.44–0.90); large US cohort also found positive correlation between apigenin intake & sleep quality.

Dose:
Observational data only; no human RCT of isolated apigenin for sleep. Mechanistic support via GABA-A & CD38/NAD+ pathways from preclinical work.
Forms
Apigenin (from chamomile or synthetic)
Chamomile extract is ~1% apigenin by mass; isolated apigenin used in most modern supplements.

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