Quercetin

It's allergy season!
Are you feeling it?

Quercetin may be just what you need to deal with seasonal allergies. If you suffer frequently, this article may be quite valuable to read!

Quercetin is a type of flavonoid found in most citrus fruits, and apples, onions, parsley, and others. For the plant, it assists in the pigmentation of the fruit, vegetable or flower. One of quercetins benefits is its potent antioxident action. Antioxidants fight free-radicals, and free-radicals play a major role in many illnesses. Therefore, it stands to reason that quercetin assists in repairing those free-radicals and easing illness.

Quercetin is also a great anti-inflammatory. This is most helpful with combating allergies. It can inhibit the production and release of histamine, which is what makes you feel like you do when allergies "attack." Acting as such a mediator, quercetin can be helpful for all sorts of pollen related allergies, such as hayfever, sinusitis, and asthma. It even assists where hives appear.

Studies have shown that quercetin is also helpful for improving circulation, alleviating bruising, reducing edema, fighting non-bacterial prostatitis, and is a part of the "bio-flavonoids" mentioned in manufacturers labels along with vitamin C because it enhances the action of vitamin C.

All good reasons to make quercetin a part of springtime regimen!

*NOTE: quercetin can be taken by itself, or included in a formula of other herbs to aid other symptoms involved with allergies. Check with your local herb shop if you have questions.

**Source- http://www.nutritional-supplement-educational-centre.com/benefits-of-quercetin.html