Quercetin

See also :

• Flavonoids
• Rutin

Quercetin is actually a flavonol derived from plants, such as vegetables, fruits and leaves. Quercetin should be part of any energy-boosting protocol. You can get it by eating a few daily servings of quercetin-rich fruits and vegetables. Quercetin occurs naturally in many foods. You can find it in good amounts in simple, everyday apples. But it’s also found in:

• Black Tea
• Broccoli
• Capers
• Cherries
• Citrus fruit
• Cranberries
• Leafy green vegetables
• Onions
• Raspberries
• Red grapes
• Red onions
• Tomatoes
• Honey

The benefits of Quercetin are

• anti-inflammatory properties
• it has antiviral effects. If patients have open wounds, whether they are aseptic or sterile, virus can easily enter the body, causing several complications.
• Influenza : Quercetin as an Antiviral Agent Inhibits Influenza A Virus (IAV).
• it has antiproliferative effects together with antifibrotic and antihistaminic effects. This property reduces the tendency to develop hypertrophic scars on the surgical wounds of the patient.
• boosts energy (athletes)
• boosts the immune system.
• fuels the cells that power your muscles and brain.
• boosts brain power
• it helps maintain all-around good health
• Allergies : Quercetin is a natural antihistamine.
• cancer : The combination of kaempferol and quercetin (another flavonoid) plays vital role in the suppression of cancer cells. Because of their anti-cancer activities, kaempferol & quercetin are used in anti-cancer drugs.
• Varicose Veins and Hemorrhoids : may help improve vein strength.

References

www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/8/1/6/pdf