Allergy relief
Quercetin is often known as the natural antihistamine, it restricts histamine from being released from cells. Many people use it to help improve symptoms of hay fever, asthma and bronchitis.
Quercetin is the main ingredient of many potential anti-allergic drugs and supplements.This summer why not try a natural alternative!
Reducing inflammation
Inflammation is a common symptom of many health conditions. Our body’s natural response to injury is swelling and this usually helps the body heal. However, chronic inflammation can be harmful to the body and may contribute to certain health conditions.
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. More than 10 million people in the UK have arthritis. Quercetin suppresses the clinical symptoms of arthritis by inhibiting the release of inflammatory cytokines.
Fighting free radicals
Free radicals are unstable molecules in the body that can increase the risk of many diseases, such as cancer, and quicken ageing. Antioxidants work to protect the body from free radicals. Quercetin has impressive antioxidant properties and is a more powerful antioxidant than vitamin C.
Blood sugar control
Quercetin decreases hyperglycemia and increases cellular glucose uptake. It controls key signalling pathways involved in glucose metabolism, reduces oxidative stress and improves insulin resistance.
Quercetin therefore may protect against the complications of diabetes.
Lowering high blood pressure and preventing heart disease
A study by the American Heart and Stroke Association found taking Quercetin supplements could be an effective way to reduce blood pressure naturally.
High blood pressure can damage your arteries, thus decreasing the flow of blood and oxygen to your heart and eventually leading to heart disease.
Preventing infections
Quercetin has antibacterial properties, which are effective against many types of bacteria. In cell cultures, Quercetin has been shown to prevent viral entry and reduce the cytopathic effects of many viruses.