Product Description
Nature?s Harmony? Quercetin is a natural antihistamine and potent antioxidant that may help reduce the impact of allergic conditions such as asthma, hay fever, eczema and hives.
RECOMMENDED USE:
Natural allergy relief.
DOSAGE FORM:
Capsule
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Take 2 capsules per day or as directed by a health care practitioner.
DESCRIPTION:
Quercetin belongs to a class of water-soluble substances called flavonoids, which give fruits, vegetables and herbs their vibrant colour. Although these compounds do not seem to be essential to life, we may need flavonoids to achieve optimal health. Nature?s Harmony? Quercetin provides 500 mg of this important nutrient.
Recommended Daily Allowance: N/A
Food Sources: Apples, grapes and red wine, onions, berries and cherries, green and black tea.
Causes of Deficiency: Poor diet.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Free radical damage, heart disease.
Complementary Nutrients: Vitamin C, bromelain and grape seed extract.
The immune system is the body?s defense against bacteria and viruses. Through a series of steps called the immune response, the immune system attacks organisms and substances that invade our systems and cause disease.
The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. In this section you will find various products that work to support and rebuild a healthy immune system.
Since quercetin is found in high amounts in apples, it is believed to be the origin of people saying, ?An apple a day keeps the doctor away.?
RESEARCH:
Research shows that quercetin prevents certain immune cells from releasing histamine, the chemical that triggers an allergic reaction in the body. Histamine causes the itching, sneezing and swelling associated with allergies. Quercetin may also block other substances involved with allergies and inflammation, but these are not yet well defined.
Preliminary research has found evidence that quercetin may be useful for prostatitis?inflammation or infection of the prostate gland. This condition causes chronic pain and difficulty with urination.
Studies also suggest that quercetin may help reduce cataracts, which are caused by free radical damage.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Quercetin appears to be safe and well tolerated. In some cases, headaches were reported as a mild side effect.
INTERACTIONS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
Pregnant and breastfeeding women or individuals taking prescription medications should consult their health care practitioner before use.
