Quercetin

I thought that was the same thing as the type of keyboard you looked for when you bought a new phone! Nope, quercetin is a plant pigment that is getting some seriously rave reviews.  So that you can sound hip with your more nutrition-savvy friends, read on.

Quercetin is an antioxidant.  Yes, like vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene (to name a few), antioxidants work to protect and repair cells from exposures to free radicals.  And, the more environmental toxins out there, the more exposure we face.

Specifically, quercetin acts as an antihistamine and an anti-inflammatory.  Now this translates  into info you can use.  Studies show that quercetin supplementation can reduce hypertension (high blood pressure), has promising outcomes in cancer research, and may even reduce LDL cholesterol!  Sounds good!  And here's another point worth mentioning.  When combined with resveratrol, quercetin may help inhibit the production of fat cells.

Where do you find this power house?  Black and green tea, tomatoes, apples, red onions, red grapes and leafy greens are all sources.  Others include citrus, broccoli, most berries.  Mmmmm.  That healthy eating gig may just be worth it after all!

You can add flavonoids to your diet through supplements, but remember, your body gets the most out of the naturally occurring phytochemicals found in a plant based diet.  Eat more fruits and vegetables, it's the answer time and time again.