Name: Quercetin Bioflavonoids 100 Vegetarian Caps
Brand: Holistic & Functional Medicine
SKU: 43777
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Quercetin

Description

Quercetin is a plant pigment (flavonoid). It is found in many plants and foods, such as red wine, onions, green tea, apples, berries, Ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort, American elder, and others. Buckwheat tea has a large amount of quercetin. People use quercetin as a medicine.

Quercetin is most commonly taken by mouth to treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels and prevent cancer. It is also used for arthritis, bladder infections, and diabetes. But there is limited scientific evidence to support these uses.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Quercetin may have benefit for some airway infections, but there is no good evidence to support using it for COVID-19. Follow healthy lifestyle choices and proven prevention methods instead.

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Natural Medicines rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.

Possibly Ineffective

Athletic performance. Most clinical research shows that taking quercetin before exercise does not decrease fatigue or improve exercise ability.

Insufficient Evidence

Asthma. Early research shows that taking quercetin might improve asthma symptoms and reduce the use of rescue inhalers in people with asthma.
A blood disorder that reduces levels of protein in the blood called hemoglobin (beta-thalassemia). Some people with beta-thalassemia need blood transfusions. These transfusions can cause too much iron to build up in the body. Early research shows that taking quercetin might reduce iron levels in people with beta-thalassemia who need blood transfusions.
Heart disease. Some research suggests that eating foods rich in quercetin, such as tea, onions and apples, may reduce the risk of death due to heart disease in elderly men. However, taking a daily quercetin supplement does not seem to improve heart disease risk factors in people who are healthy.
Kidney damage caused by contrast dyes (contrast induced nephropathy). Early research shows that taking quercetin before and after receiving contrast dye doesn’t prevent kidney damage caused by the dye.
Muscle damage caused by exercise. Taking quercetin doesn’t seem to help to prevent muscle soreness due to cycling or running. But it might prevent muscle damage associated with certain types of weight training.
Airway infections caused by exercise. Early research shows that taking quercetin may reduce the chance for upper respiratory infections after heavy exercise.
High cholesterol. Short-term use of quercetin does not appear to lower “bad cholesterol” (low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol) or total cholesterol, or to raise “good cholesterol” (high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol). But most of the studies conducted have been small and included people without high cholesterol. It’s unclear if quercetin would show benefit in only people with high cholesterol.
High blood pressure. Early research suggests that taking quercetin produces a small decrease in blood pressure in people with untreated, mild high blood pressure. It’s unclear if this reduction in blood pressure is clinically meaningful.
Kidney transplant. Some research suggests that taking a product containing quercetin and curcumin, starting within 24 hours of kidney transplantation, improves early function of the transplanted kidney when taken in combination with anti-rejection drugs.
Lung cancer. Higher intake of quercetin as part of the diet has been linked with a lower risk of lung cancer in people who smoke.
A grouping of symptoms that increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke (metabolic syndrome). Taking quercetin doesn’t appear to improve blood sugar or insulin levels in people who are at risk for metabolic syndrome. This includes people with diabetes, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or high blood pressure. But quercetin might help lower blood sugar in people with risk factors for metabolic syndrome who are under 45 years of age, those who take quercetin for 8 or more weeks, or those taking at least 500 mg of quercetin per day. It’s unclear if quercetin helps with blood sugar in people who have already been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.
Swelling (inflammation) and sores inside the mouth (oral mucositis). Early research suggests that taking quercetin does not prevent mouth sores caused by cancer drugs.
Ovarian cancer. One population study found no link between quercetin intake from the diet and the chance of ovarian cancer.
Pancreatic cancer. Some research suggests that eating high amounts of quercetin in the diet might reduce the chance of developing pancreatic cancer, especially in men who smoke.
A hormonal disorder that causes enlarged ovaries with cysts (polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS). Research shows that taking quercetin improves hormone levels in women with PCOS by a small amount. In some people it might also improve how sensitive the body is to insulin. But it’s unclear if these changes lead to improvements in symptoms of PCOS such as irregular periods.
Swelling (inflammation) of the prostate due to infection. Taking quercetin by mouth seems to reduce pain and improve quality of life, but doesn’t seem to help urination problems in men with ongoing prostate problems that aren’t due to infection.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research shows that taking quercetin reduces pain and stiffness in women with RA. But it doesn’t seem to reduce the number of swollen or tender joints.
Autism.
Cataracts.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Diabetes.
Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH).
Gout.
Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).
Hay fever.
Infections of the kidney, bladder, or urethra (urinary tract infections or UTIs).
Painful urination due to swelling (inflammation) of the urethra (urethral syndrome).
Schizophrenia.
Stomach and intestinal ulcers.
Viral infections.
Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate quercetin for these uses.

Action

Quercetin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects which might help reduce inflammation, kill cancer cells, control blood sugar, and help prevent heart disease.

Safety

When taken by mouth: Quercetin is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth short-term. Quercetin has been safely used in amounts up to 500 mg twice daily for 12 weeks. It is not known if long-term use or higher doses are safe.

When taken by mouth, quercetin can cause headache and tingling of the arms and legs. Very high doses might cause kidney damage.

When given by IV: Quercetin is POSSIBLY SAFE when given intravenously (by IV) in appropriate amounts (less than 722 mg). Side effects may include flushing, sweating, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, or pain at the injection site. But larger amounts given by IV are POSSIBLY UNSAFE. There have been reports of kidney damage at higher doses.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding : There isn’t enough reliable information to know if quercetin is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Kidney problems : Quercetin might make kidney problems worse. Don’t use quercetin if you have kidney problems.