Quercetin is found in a wide variety of foods.
Some of the most notable include onions, apples and
berries.
We show you everything you need to know about this natural
pigment quercetin is a flavonoid, a natural pigment
found in fruits, vegetables grains, tea and wine.
Likewise, scientific evidence suggests that these compounds
are capable of reducing the risk of developing heart
neurodegenerative diseases.
Another benefit attributed to flavonoids is that they act as
antioxidants,
although it is considered safe.
Exceeding the dose of supplements can cause headaches,
stomach problems and tingling.
Find out what you need to know about it in this video,
Benefits of Quercetin.
Quercetin also stands out as the most abundant flavonoid in
the diet.
Let us see in detail how it can benefit health.
1. Decrease inflammation.
A study published in the American journal of clinical
nutrition found that Quercetin, can reduce markers of
inflammation such as Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha and
Interleukin 6 .
Similarly, a study in women with rheumatoid arthritis found
that taking 500 mg of this substance can reduce the
stiffness and morning pain associated with the disease.
In addition, it was evidenced that the patients had reduced
inflammation markers.
Now, as promising as these results are more research on
its anti-inflammatory properties is still required
2. Cure allergy:
It is shown that quercetin inhibit enzymes that cause
inflammation and eliminates substances that cause allergic
symptoms such as histamine.
Likewise, a study and animals showed that taking supplements
of this flavonoid can prevent anaphylaxis.
However, more research is needed to determine if this
natural pigment can have the same effects on humans
3. Fight cancer.:
There is scientific evidence linking the antioxidant
properties of Quercetin with its ability to fight cancer.
Additionally, test tube and animal research found that the
flavonoid affects growth and kills prostate cancer cells.
Finally, another test tube study in rats showed similar
results in cancer cells of the liver, lung, breast, ovary and
colon.
However, human studies are still required.
And this compound cannot be considered a first line
approach in oncological conditions.
4. Reduce the risk of developing brain disorders:
According to research published in Oxidative Medicine and
Cellular Longevity, the
properties of this pigment can prevent the development of
neurodegenerative diseases.
A study in animals with Alzheimer's showed that
receiving Quercetin injections every two days for three months
reduced several markers of the disease.
Similarly, another study in mice with Alzheimer's showed
that a diet rich in this flavonoid could decrease
markers of the disease and improve brain function.
Now, it should be taken into account that these effects
occurred in the middle early stage of the disorder in the
middle late stage there was no response, or it was very mild.
Finally, there is scientific evidence that coffee, thanks to
its Quercetin content, can reduce the chances of suffering
from this pathology.
However, more studies are still required in this regard.
5. Lower blood pressure.:
According to a study published in the Journal of Pharmacology
and Experimental Therapeutics, this flavonoid can relax blood
vessels lowering blood pressure.
Similarly, a study in mice with hypertension found that daily
intake, of course, set in for five weeks reduced systolic
blood pressure by 18% and diastolic blood pressure by 23%.
Lastly, a review of human studies found that taking more
than 500 milligrams a day lowers both systolic and
diastolic blood pressure.
However, more research is still needed to certify the these
effects.
Other benefits of Quercetin:
The flavonoid is also associated with other benefits:
Fight aging:
There is scientific evidence that this natural pigment can
suppress aging cells as well as decrease the markers of aging,
Improve sports performance:
According to a review of studies published in Medicine
and Science and Sports and Exercise.
Ingesting Quercetin is linked to greater endurance during
sports
Control blood sugar levels:
It has been shown that this flavonoid is capable of
lowering blood sugar levels, and therefore preventing
diabetes complications.
Where to find Quercetin.
As we have mentioned, quercetin can be found in a large number
of foods
Onions (red and white)
Red apples,
Berries (blueberries and raspberries),
Tea (green and black),
Peppers (yellow and green),
Tomatoes,
Red grapes,
Broccoli and kale.
Of course, the concentration of the substance depends on how
the food was grown.
An example of this is organic tomatoes, which have 79 percent
more Quercetin than conventional ones.
However, this difference was not observed in bell peppers.
Supplements:
Besides being present in a wide variety of foods.
Quercetin can also be consumed in supplement form.
This can be in powder or or capsules, and the daily dose is
very between 500 and 1000 milligrams.
However, it should be noted that the body does not absorb
the pigment well, so that manufacturers tend to combine
supplements with other nutrients, such as Vitamin C
Safety and side effects:
Present in fruits, vegetables and grains per second is
considered safe to consume.
Even supplements have minimal risk as ingesting more than
1000 mg causes headaches, stomach problems and tingling
in rare cases.
Likewise, corset and present in food is considered safe for
pregnant and lactating women.
However, supplement should be avoided in these population
groups due to the lack of conclusive studies.
Quercetin, a natural pigment with a lot of potential.
Quercetin is a flavonoid that stands out for the different
ways in which it can contribute to health from reducing
inflammation, blood pressure and the risk of developing
degenerative disorders to alleviating allergy symptoms.
Likewise, it has very few side effects.
It is naturally safe to consume.
The only risk that exists is in the supplements.
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