Category Archives: Quercetin

Quercetin, Kaempferol and Myricetin in Berries

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Flavonols as Anxiolytic Agents

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The Chemical Composition of Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin)

Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) is an adaptogenic herb belonging to the legume (Leguminosae) family, that has a long use in traditional medicine. In particular, the stem bark of the mimosa tree is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a sedative and … Continue reading

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Feverfew: The Anti-Anxiety Herb

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Which Is The Best Tea To Drink?

Traditional tea made from tea leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant is the most commonly drunk beverage in the world, after water. The popularity of tea stems from its traditional large scale cultivation, its distinctive taste and its energising and … Continue reading

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How Bioavailable Is Quercetin in Foods?

Flavonoids are a large group of phenolic compounds produced in plants as secondary metabolites. Quercetin is a flavonoid found in number of edible plants and evidence suggests that quercetin is bioavailable in humans and animals. When absorbed quercetin may act … Continue reading

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Quercetin Absorption Varies Between Foods

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Onions For Arthritis?

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Quercetin and Epicatechin

Flavonoid rich foods such as tea, red wine and cocoa are increasingly being seen as beneficial to the health. Flavonoids are a group of polyphenolic compounds that possess in vitro antioxidant capabilities, and may confer antioxidant capacity to animal tissue … Continue reading

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Anthocyanins and Flavonols Improve Insulin Sensitivity

Flavonoids are polyphenolic secondary plant metabolites that are bioavailable in humans and have been shown to confer health benefits to those who consume them regularly. In particular, flavonoid consumption is associated with protection from Western lifestyle diseases, and this may … Continue reading

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