Quercetin and Immunity

One supplement you may have heard of recently is Quercetin. Quercetin, being studied as a potential preventative for contracting the coronavirus or as a treatment for COVID-19, has been a hot topic. But what exactly is quercetin and what are it's known, scientifically studied health benefits?

What Is Quercetin?

Quercetin, one of the best-studied bioflavonoids, is a naturally occurring plant pigment or flavonoid that is found in many foods including:

•  red onions

• apples

• red grapes

• blueberries

• kale

• broccoli

• buckwheat

• black tea

• olive oil

• red wine

Research shows Quercetin has many health benefits.

Respiratory Health & Allergies: Quercetin acts as an antihistamine, making it a natural allergy relief or preventative alternative to medications.

• Antioxidant: Research has indicated that one of its most important health-promoting properties is its antioxidant effects, which help destroy harmful free radicals in the body. Some studies suggest that quercetin can slow the spread of several different types of cancer.

• Immune Support: Quercetin has antibacterial and antiviral properties, making it ideal for avoiding infections and warding off sickness. It also works with zinc to help stop the multiplication of a variety of types of viruses in the human body.

• Other benefits include: Enhanced cardiovascular health, the stabilization of normal blood pressure, the reduction of cortisol levels, improving mental focus, boosting energy levels and even reducing stress.

Quercetin is often combined with bromelain, a protease found in pineapple that has anti-inflammatory properties, and Vitamin C because it is not easily absorbed and used in the body on its own. This combination increases absorption and potency!