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Citrus Flavonoid, Flavonoids, Vitamin P
Quercetin, Rutin, Hesperidin, Flavones, Flavonals
Description
Bioflavonoids are a group of biologically active flavonoids. This essential substance is technically not a vitamin, rather a vitamin-like nutrient. There are several known bioflavonoids including quercetin, rutin, hesperidin, flavones, and flavonals. Bioflavonoids are not manufactured by the body and must be obtained from the diet.
Bioflavonoids enhance the function and aid in the absorption of vitamin C. They work synergistically with vitamin C to strengthen and preserve capillary structure and help keep connective tissue strong and healthy. Bioflavonoids are also used to treat pain, bruises, and injuries. They promote circulation and aid in bile stimulation.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
Bioflavonoids help prevent bleeding gums. They enhance healing from burns, wounds, and other injuries and are beneficial in the treatment of allergies and asthma. These nutrients can be used for the prevention and treatment of pain, inflammation, hemorrhoids, colds, flu, and other infections.
Bioflavonoids are known to possess anti-viral, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer properties.
Source
Ideal sources of bioflavonoids include apples, apricots, berries, blueberries, broccoli, cantaloupes, currants, flaxseed, green peppers, green tea, legumes, onions, papaya, parsley, red wine, rice, rose hips, tomatoes, and whole citrus fruits.
Bioflavonoids are also available as a separate supplement in a variety of doses. They are commonly incorporated into vitamin C preparations to facilitate absorption.
Optimal Absorption
Average intake ranges from 150 to 200mg daily through food sources.
As mentioned above, bioflavonoids are incorporated into most vitamin C supplements. Doses and ratios vary and may depend on the amount of vitamin C the supplement contains.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
No known toxicity.
Ailment / Situation Listing
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