Quercitin, the compound most commonly associated with onions and apples, may reduce blood pressure according to a study said to be the first to report the blood pressure-lowering activity of this flavonol. A daily 730 milligram supplement of quercitin led to significant reductions in the blood pressure of 22 people with high blood pressure.
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study, considered to be the gold-standard for experimental interventions, adds to an ever-growing body of reported health benefits for quercitin. The flavonol was previously linked to reduced risk of certain cancers.
Although no mechanistic study was performed by the researchers, they suggested that the flavonoid could limit the production of angiotensin II, a molecule that constricts blood vessels (vasoconstrictor) leading to an increase in blood pressure.
Steve - if you have been a client of ours since the beginning, you know that Quercetin has been a staple in our nutrient repertoire. It is a wonderful natural anti-inflammatory. It is one of the main ingredient in Allergy Fighters and Quercetin + C, two products we have recommended for over 20 years.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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