What is Quercetin and what are its benefits?

Quercetin belongs to a group of plant pigments called flavonoids that give many fruits, flowers, and vegetables their colors. (1)

Flavonoids, such as Quercetin, are antioxidants. They scavenge particles in the body known as free radicals which damage cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death. Antioxidants can neutralize these free radicals hence they are very valuable. They may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage free radicals can cause.

Quercetin may help protect against heart disease and cancer. Quercetin can also help stabilize the cells that release histamine in the body and thereby have an anti-inflammatory and antihistamine effect. This can be a great natural remedy for Hayfever sufferers.

Quercetin dosage and timing

Common oral dosages are 500 milligrams taken once or twice a day. People have also used lower dosages as well. However, optimal doses of Quercetin have not been established for any particular condition.

For children and adults, you would dose 30-60 minutes before bedtime. You should try to avoid giving it during the day as it can interrupt the hormone cycle. You can work with your doctor on doses higher than these. (2)

Food sources of Quercetin

Quercetin is abundant in nature and foods. People typically get between 5 and 40 milligrams a day from food. But if you eat lots of fruits and vegetables, you can get as much as 500 milligrams daily. (3)

For example, think "Quercetin" the next time you pour a glass of red wine, bite into a crunchy apple, treat yourself to some berries, slice an onion, or sip a cup of green tea. Other vegetables that have high amounts of quercetin include:

Quercetin is also in herbs such as:

• American elder
• St. John's wort
• Gingko biloba

Supplements containing Quercetin

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The Difference Between regular Quercetin and Quercetin Dihydrate 

The key difference between Quercetin and Quercetin Dihydrate is that Quercetin Dihydrate is a synthetic form.  Quercetin Dihydrate has the highest bioavailability when it comes to Quercetin supplements.

Take Quercetin with Zinc

An ionophore is a substance that transports particles across the cell wall barrier into the center of the cell.  The center of the cell is where zinc needs to be to have the immune system effect. Viruses reproduce in the center of the cells. Zinc needs to be in the center of the cell to stop viral reproduction. An all-natural zinc ionophore is Quercetin. The major benefit of taking Quercetin with zinc is that the Quercetin will push the zinc into the center of the cell where the zinc can stop the virus from reproducing.Think Of Zinc as the bullet and Quercetin as the gun. 

 The remaining carbohydrate in Natto is starch, which is broken down to provide fuel for your brain and muscles.

Based on this information, Zinc and Quercetin are absolutely needed in your anti-viral war chest and should be taken daily all winter long and or immediately at the first sign of illness. Quercetin has many benefits and getting the most out of you Quercetin can be a great addition to your health and wellness both now and for years to come. 

Natto is fermented with a specific type of bacteria called Bacillus subtilis. Researchers are studying the potential of this and other Bacillus strains to improve gut health in humans. They do know that this bacteria provides probiotic benefits.

REFERENCES

1. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/quercetin#:~:text=Quercetin%20belongs%20to%20a%20group,and%20even%20cause%20cell%20death.
2. https://aspire.care/featured/covid-19-melatonin-quercetin-vitaminc/
3. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/quercetin-uses-and-risks
4. https://www.rxlist.com/consumer_quercetin/drugs-condition.htm