Quercetin

A water soluble plant pigment it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, anti- carcinogenic and anti-viral properties. Bioflavonoid has shown its benefits as it helps protect vitamin C in the process of oxidation and also helps stimulate the production of bile juices. Helps lower cholesterol level in the body and used in the treatment of cataract and also prevention of cataracts and it is also involved in helping the maintaining the good health of the collagen in the body.

One can use an oral supplement of not more than 500mgs of this vitamin. Easily available sources of this vitamin is in red wine, citrus fruits, onions, green tea, apples, in the seeds of grapefruit, ginkgo balboa, Chinese skullcap etc. Though an overdose of this vitamin has shown no harmful side effects an overdose can lead to diarrhea.

Synergistically working with Vitamin C citrus bioflavonoid is known to enhance the work of this vitamin and is needed by vitamin C for the effective working in the body. This bioflavonoid are known to help in slowing down the breakdown of cells in the body They are also known to give relief to allergies, help fight against bodily infections, virus infection, cold and help reduce the level of inflammation in the body.

Quercetin is another yellow crystalline compound which comes in a powdered form and is found in the barks and rinds of various plants in the form of glycoside. This is also known as a phytoestrogen and its function is almost similar to the function of estrogen. Quercetin is also a classified flavonoid often referred to as flavonols. In the human beings its use is as an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties where it works to protect the cellular structure as well as the blood vessels from getting damaged due to the free radicals.

What are the benefits of Quercetin?

Quercetin has shown its effectiveness in treating and preventing various disorders starting from respiratory ailments like asthma to various types of cancer to heart and lung diseases. Its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, immunomodulatory, anti-viral and gastro protective properties have helped increase the immunology of the body. It also helps in blocking the enzyme which is known to lead to the accumulation of sorbitol which is known to damage the proper functioning of the kidneys especially for those who are suffering from diabetes and also damages nervous system and eyes.

Another most potent property of Quercetin is its antioxidant property which helps protect the level of LDL cholesterol in the body from being damaged. It also helps prevent the damage of the blood vessels which is caused by certain cholesterol and chemicals that is produced in the body.

Increase in the level of LDL cholesterol in the body is known to lead to heart ailments and also works as an antioxidant by preventing the damage caused to the body due to the free radicals. Those suffering from diabetes are known to be at a higher risk of damage due to these free radicals.

The dosage of this is as recommended by your doctor and the general supplement for adults is 100 to 250mg thrice a day. This supplement is often packed with bromelain an enzyme which is easily available in pineapple and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. Other sources are onions, black tea, apples, green tea etc. A small amount of this is found in green vegetables and in some beans.