Category Archives: Quercetin

The Phenolic Content of Red Wine

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Wine is a complex mixture of phenolic compounds which have not yet been fully characterised. Plant phenolics are good in vivo antioxidants and also though to be able to modulate gene expression. These effects confer health benefits to those who … Continue reading →

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Quercetin and Blood Pressure

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Quercetin is a member of the flavonol group of flavonoids, and has been extensively researched for its protective effects against cancer and cardiovascular disease.  Quercetin is thought to have health benefits because it is a good reducing agent on account … Continue reading →

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Red Wine and Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Researchers became interested in the health effects associated with drinking red wine because epidemiological studies showed that consumption confers a protective effect against cardiovascular disease. Red wine contains a number of polyphenol compounds present in grapes including resveratrol, quercetin and … Continue reading →

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Onions, Garlic and Cancer

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Onions (Allium cepa) are garlic (Allium sativum) have been used as healing foods in traditional medicine going back thousands of years. The therapeutic value of onions and garlic, as well as other related allium vegetables, was known to the Egyptians. … Continue reading →

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Cranberries

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Cranberry juice is best known for its ability to prevent urinary tract infection because it inhibits the adhesive ability of Escherichia coli bacteria responsibly for the infection. Cranberry juice is able to do this because it contains proanthocyanidins, a group … Continue reading →

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