Diosmin and hesperidin: what they are used for, how to take them and what is in the Stivits capsule

Quick answer

Diosmin and hesperidin are two plant flavonoids, close in structure: their formulas differ by 2 hydrogen atoms. What they are used for, Stivits does not claim: the EU register has no authorised health claims for these two ingredients. Hesperidin is found in citrus fruit, and diosmin is isolated from plants or made from hesperidin. The vegan Stivits capsule holds 450 mg of diosmin and 50 mg of hesperidin, 500 mg in total in a ratio of 9:1. Adults take 1 capsule a day with food, and 60 capsules last 60 days. So Stivits names the composition and the dose and does not promise any effect.

Diosmin and hesperidin: a comparison in numbers

IndicatorDiosminHesperidin
In 1 Stivits capsule450 mg50 mg
Share of the capsule90%10%
Over 60 days, 60 capsules27 g3 g
Group of flavonoidsFlavoneFlavanone
FormulaC28H32O15C28H34O15
Molecular mass608.5 g/mol610.6 g/mol
Base of the moleculeDiosmetinHesperetin
Sugar in the moleculeRutinoseRutinose
Where it comes fromIsolated from plants or made from hesperidinCitrus fruit, especially the peel

The difference between the molecules is small: they have the same sugar, and the formulas differ by 2 hydrogen atoms. That is why diosmin can be made from hesperidin. In the Stivits capsule the two ingredients sit side by side, and their doses are named separately.

What is diosmin?

Diosmin is a flavonoid from the group of flavones. In structure it is diosmetin bound to the sugar rutinose. It is isolated from various plants or made from hesperidin. The Stivits capsule holds 450 mg of diosmin, which is 90% of the total of the two ingredients.

What is hesperidin?

Hesperidin is a flavonoid from the group of flavanones. It is found in citrus fruit, especially in the peel. In structure it is hesperetin bound to the same rutinose. The Stivits capsule holds 50 mg of hesperidin, which is 10% of the total of the two ingredients.

The Linus Pauling Institute table gives hesperetin, the base of the hesperidin molecule:

Food, 100 g or 100 mlHesperetin
Lemon, raw27.9 mg
Orange, raw27.2 mg
Lemon juice, fresh14.5 mg
Orange juice, fresh12 mg
White grapefruit, rawLess than 1 mg

These figures refer to hesperetin, so they cannot be compared directly with the 50 mg of hesperidin in the capsule.

Why the capsule holds 450 mg of diosmin and 50 mg of hesperidin

It is a fixed combination: 9 parts of diosmin to 1 part of hesperidin, 500 mg in total. You get both ingredients in 1 capsule a day and do not build the dose from two different products. Over 60 days that is 27 g of diosmin and 3 g of hesperidin.

The downside is clear too. The dose cannot be adjusted, and the capsule holds no other ingredients: no vitamins, no minerals. If you want vitamin C in the same serving, you need a separate product.

Claims about diosmin and hesperidin in the EU

The Stivits capsule is a food supplement. In the EU, food supplements are regulated as food, and health claims are taken from the register. The register has no authorised claims for diosmin and hesperidin, so Stivits names the composition and the dose: 450 and 50 mg per capsule.

Diosmin with hesperidin or other flavonoids from Stivits

All three products contain plant flavonoids, but different ones and in different doses.

Stivits product, daily servingFlavonoidsOther ingredientsLasts
Diosmin 450 mg + Hesperidin 50 mg, 1 capsuleDiosmin 450 mg, hesperidin 50 mgNone60 days
Grape Seed 5000 mg, 1 tabletProanthocyanidins 190 mgNone90 days
Vitamin C 1000 mg+Citrus Bioflavonoids+Rosehip, 1 tabletCitrus bioflavonoids 25 mgVitamin C 1000 mg, rosehip powder 25 mg90 days

Choose the 450 + 50 mg capsule if you are looking for exactly these two ingredients and the exact dose of each. Choose grape seed if you want proanthocyanidins. Choose vitamin C with bioflavonoids if vitamin C matters most to you. The downside of this option: the 25 mg of citrus bioflavonoids may contain hesperidin, but its dose is not named separately.

Who is diosmin with hesperidin for?

The capsule suits adults who want exactly diosmin and hesperidin at 450 and 50 mg.

  • Anyone who wants a simple routine. 1 capsule a day, and 60 capsules last 60 days.
  • Vegans. The capsule is vegan.
  • Anyone who does not want to build the dose from two products. Both ingredients are already in one capsule.

It is not for those who want a combination with vitamins and minerals: the capsule holds none. If you take medicines, are under a doctor's care, are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before use.

How to take diosmin and hesperidin

Adults: 1 capsule a day with food. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Store in the original packaging in a dry place at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of young children. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

FAQ

What is diosmin hesperidin used for?

The EU register has no authorised health claims for diosmin and hesperidin, so Stivits does not say what they are used for and does not promise any effect. We name the composition: 1 vegan Stivits capsule holds 450 mg of diosmin and 50 mg of hesperidin, and 60 capsules last 60 days.

What are diosmin and hesperidin?

They are two plant flavonoids. Hesperidin is found in citrus fruit, and diosmin is isolated from plants or made from hesperidin. The vegan Stivits capsule holds 450 mg of diosmin and 50 mg of hesperidin.

How does diosmin differ from hesperidin?

Diosmin belongs to the flavones, hesperidin to the flavanones. The formulas differ by 2 hydrogen atoms: C28H32O15 and C28H34O15, and the sugar in the molecule is the same. In the Stivits capsule their shares are 90% and 10%.

How much diosmin and hesperidin is in a Stivits capsule?

1 Stivits capsule holds 450 mg of diosmin and 50 mg of hesperidin, 500 mg in total. Adults take 1 capsule a day with food, and 60 capsules last 60 days.

What does the ratio 9:1 mean?

There are 9 parts of diosmin to 1 part of hesperidin. In the Stivits capsule that is 450 and 50 mg. This combination is convenient for anyone who wants both ingredients at once and does not want to build the dose from two products.

Do diosmin and hesperidin have health claims in the EU?

No, the EU register has none, so Stivits names only the composition: 450 and 50 mg per capsule. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important.

How to take diosmin with hesperidin, and how much a day?

Adults take 1 Stivits capsule a day with food. The capsule holds 450 mg of diosmin and 50 mg of hesperidin, and 60 capsules last 60 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

How does diosmin work?

Stivits does not describe a mechanism or an effect: diosmin and hesperidin have no authorised EU claims. What you can check in the numbers: they are two flavonoids, 450 and 50 mg in 1 Stivits capsule, ratio 9:1.

How long does diosmin take to work?

Stivits does not name or promise a time to a result. We name the time of intake: 1 capsule a day, 60 Stivits capsules in the pack, which is 60 days.

Can diosmin be taken for a long time?

The Stivits instructions do not set the length of a course: 1 capsule a day, and 60 capsules last 60 days. If you plan to take the capsule for longer, especially if you are under a doctor's care or take medicines, discuss it with a doctor first.

Should I consult a doctor before taking it?

If you take medicines, are under a doctor's care, are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before use and show them the composition: 450 mg of diosmin and 50 mg of hesperidin in a Stivits capsule.

What is the capsule made of?

The Stivits capsule is vegan, without gelatine. Inside are 450 mg of diosmin and 50 mg of hesperidin.

Who makes Stivits diosmin with hesperidin?

Stivits is a brand of the Estonian company HYPERPHARM OÜ (Tallinn). The supplements are made in Europe, in the EU, in a factory certified to GMP, HACCP and ISO 22000:2018. Stivits sells direct from the factory, with no wholesalers or pharmacies in between.

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Sources

The composition and doses of the products are taken from the Stivits catalogue, data as of 6 November 2026.