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The health benefits of quercetin

Quercetin

Quercetin is a plant-derived flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, leaves and grains and can be used as an ingredient in beverages,supplements or foods.Research and studies have shown that the flavonoid has potential of being able to control the spread of some diseases.

It has been discovered that people who eat fruits containing this flavonoid are at a lower risk of getting some types of cancer. It inhibits the growth of cancer cells in the breast,prostate,colon and lungs.

  • Quercetin has properties to be an anti-inflammatory and can reduce prostatitis which is swelling of the prostate.
  • The flavonoid can also be able to reduce the blood pressure in people who have hypertension.
  • People who take vegetables and fruits rich in quercetin have been found to have lower cholesterol.

It is able to prevent the immune system from releasing histamines which cause allergic reactions leading to a runny nose,asthma and hives. Taking supplements that contain quercetin helps reduce the probability of heart diseases or a stroke.