Quercetin 500mg - 120 caps

Quercetin is a flavonol, one of six subclasses of plant pigments called flavonoids which give many fruits, vegetables and flowers their colours. Flavonoids are antioxidants that hunt for free radicals in the body, which can damage cell membranes and affect DNA. These damages affect various systems of the body, including the nervous, cardiovascular, skeletal, respiratory and more. Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals by reducing and preventing the damage they cause.

What are the benefits of quercetin?

Many of its benefits as an antioxidant stem from its anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation is the root of most diseases, and quercetin is effective in preventing conditions such as atherosclerosis, heart disease, high cholesterol, cancer, allergies, and cognitive impairment.

Chronic inflammation may be hard to detect as you cannot necessarily feel or see it. However, the best approach to prevent any condition related to inflammation includes maintaining a healthy weight, while focusing on a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of sleep.

Dietary sources of quercetin

The human body isn’t able to produce quercetin, however, it is considered one of the most abundant antioxidants in our diets. Quercetin is primarily found in fruits and vegetables, with the best sources being:

• Apples
• Citrus fruits
• Onions
• Parsley
• Tomatoes
• Grapes
• Dark cherries
• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Asparagus
• Green pepper
• Broccoli
• Red leaf lettuce
• Olive oil
• Red wine
• Sage

Many of these foods are also high in other flavonoids that can be found in medicinal botanicals, including Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort), Ginkgo biloba, and Sambucus canadensis (elderberry).

Supplementing with quercetin

Quercetin has many health benefits as a flavonoid. Although widely found in plant sources, some individuals may benefit from supplementation. CanPrev’s Quercetin offers a potent dose of 500mg, naturally sourced from the flower of the Japanese pagoda tree to protect against inflammation, support immune cells and assist in tissue repair.