quercetin
noun
quer·ce·tin
ˈkwər-sə-tən 
: a yellow crystalline pigment C15H10O7 occurring usually in the form of glycosides in various plants
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What is quercetin good for? When consumed naturally in fruits and vegetables, quercetin has some health advantages that are especially useful considering that the body doesn't produce the compound naturally, so obtaining it from dietary sources is required.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024
Spinach also contains the flavonoids myricetin, kaempferol, and quercetin, which function as powerful antioxidants that may help fight inflammation and support healthy aging.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Some joint supplements may be taken indefinitely while others, like quercetin should not be taken for longer than 12 weeks, says Clay.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
Potato peels also contain quercetin, a type of flavonol, which may help support the immune system by reducing inflammation.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024
Spinach also contains the flavonoids myricetin, kaempferol, and quercetin, which function as powerful antioxidants that may help fight inflammation and support healthy aging.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Some joint supplements may be taken indefinitely while others, like quercetin should not be taken for longer than 12 weeks, says Clay.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
Potato peels also contain quercetin, a type of flavonol, which may help support the immune system by reducing inflammation.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
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quercetin
noun
quer·ce·tin
ˈkwər-sət-ən
: a yellow crystalline pigment C15H10O7 occurring usually in the form of glycosides in various plants
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