Quercetin Dietary Supplement
Discovery And Transformation Of A Natural Supplement Distributor
A couple years ago I enrolled in a program about Cellular Nutrition. The main reason was because as a nutritional supplement distributor I wanted to have a background in basic nutrition. Then there was just a natural curiosity to better understand how cells function and what I could do better to maintain my health as an anti-aging baby boomer. If it was a matter of food and diet, then I certainly could handle any new changes in positive ways.
The basic fact was obvious that good health is a fundamentally based on good nutrition which is a complex system requiring a synchronized balance of macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients for growth, development, and immune system empowerment.
It was the first time I ran across words I had never seen before like phytonutrient and bioflavanoid. In fact, I had to submit a research paper about some major phytonutrients already discovered and explored. Just visualize more than 500,000 plant species. Of that number, only a mere 10% have been investigated from a phytochemical or pharamacological point of view.
The more I learned, the more I realized that scientists were just starting to cope with nature's pharmacy, trying their best to classify thousands of phytochemicals. The dozen or so identifiable vitamins were just a tiny part of the composition of plants and their nutritional benefits.
This study has changed my life in two ways:
(1) I have never looked at another fruit or vegetable in the same way again.
(2) I have changed my dietary supplement to represent as closely as possible to what natural whole foods provide.
This brief article introduces some basic facts that amazed and transformed my thinking and it might just do the same for you.
Let's check out some basic definitions.
WHAT ARE PHYTONUTRIENTS?
Phytonutrients are disease fighting, health benefitting, naturally occurring plant molecules. They include pectin, carotenoids, glucarates, flavanoids, terpenes, liminoids, lycopenes, coumarins, and phenolic acid. They are abundant micronutrients in our plant diet and evidence for their role in the prevention of degenerative diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases is new and undeniable.
WHAT ARE FLAVANOIDS, ALSO CALLED BIOFLAVANOIDS?
These are water soluble plant pigments. They provide the color to flowers, leaves and stems. One system of categorizing them has identified as many as 20,000 flavanoids of which only 4,000 have been chemically analyzed or tested. Although they have common elements, their functions are different. They were initially called Vitamin P.
Here is an abbreviated list of some names you may recognize. (1) ALLYL SULFIDES found in onions and garlic (2) ISOFLAVONES found in soy foods (3) COUMARINS found in turmeric spice and ginger (4) LIGNANS found in rye and flax seeds (5) ANTHOCYANIDINS found in grapes and blueberries (6) CAROTENOIDS such as beta carotene,lycopene, lutein found in citrus fruits and tomatoes (7) SULPHORANE found in cruciferous vegetables
As alien as these words sound now, someday, they will be part of everyday vocabulary in the same way as our common vitamins. They are part of our rich heritage of ethno-botany and healing remedies that science is now validating. More and more studies continue to confirm their health benefits:
(1) strengthen capillaries and other connective tissue
(2) same function as anti-inflammatory, anti-histamine, and anti-viral agents
(3) some protect LDL cholesterol from oxidative damage (quercetin)
(4) help to correct biochemical problems at the cellular level which is the root of most disease
(5) help to maintain hormones, tissues, muscles, neurotransmitters and gene expressions
(6) many functional foods are aimed at boosting intakes of phytochemicals to reduce risk for chronic diseases such as adding isoflavones to cereals or phytosterols to margarine.
There is actually a rather unusual story about bioflavanoid or Vitamin P as reported in The Doctors' Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia. When first "discovered" it did not fulfill the definition of a vitamin or a deficiency. However, many doctors began prescribing bioflavonoids encouraged by dozens of positive studies. Then in 1968, the FDA, relying primarily on the review of bioflavanoid literature conducted by a single panel from the National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council, withdrew the bioflavanoid "drugs" from the marketplace, declaring they were ineffective in humans "for any condition" whatsoever. The more than 50 companies, including many of the pharmaceutical giants that had been manufacturing bioflavonoid preparations for prescription use were obliged to halt production.
This was a curious episode. The Medical Letter, in an article called "Requiem for Flavanoid Drugs," Feb. 9, 1968 implied that even competent researchers made mistakes. Looking back, one has to wonder if the dozens of independent researchers whose findings tended to confirm one another shouldn't be considered more trustworthy than the conclusions of a single committee. Review panels also make mistakes and recent studies of bioflavanoids strongly suggest that they can have important roles in medical therapeutics.
One can only speculate as to individual patterns of health versus degenerative diseases had Nature's bioflavanoids become a priority education to share with families.
Currently, this decade can be called the "renaissance of the bioflavanoid." Thanks to consumers who are being informed and possibly interested in re-evaluating this interesting definition.
The Medicines Act of 1968 (Article 1 of Directive 65) defines a medicinal product as "any substance or combination of substances presented for treating, or preventing disease in human beings or animals…which may be administered with a view to making diagnosis, or to restoring, correcting or modifying physiological function."
Can natural whole foods and its phytochemicals be classified as medicine because clinical evidence shows their benefits in preventing oxidation, reducing allergic responses, preventing formation of carcinogens, having anti-thrombotic and vasodilatory features, and protecting against bacteria and viruses…just to mention a few benefits?
The bottom line is whatever comes out of a laboratory will not be superior or as synergistic to what Mother Nature's Phytonutrient Pharmacy has already evolved for generations in harmony with human cellular structures and functions. And, it's available at minimal cost if you invoke the healing powers of exercise, and whole fruits and vegetables, and whole food dietary supplements.
 Doctor's Best Quercetin/Bromelain Capsules, 180-Count List Price: Sale Price: $14.52 You save: $7.47 (34%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionQuercetin-bromelain supplies the flavonoid quercetin extracted from seed pods of the dimorphandra mollis plant. flavonoids are "semi-essential" nutrients found in many plants and foods. bromelain is an enzyme complex derived from the pineapple stem.quercetin modifies the body's response to antigenic substances, inhibits formation of free radicals and supports circulatory health by promoting integrity of tissues in small blood vessels. bromelain supports tissue comfort and may enhance quercetin absorption. Features
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 Source Naturals Activated Quercetin Tablets, 100-Count List Price: Sale Price: $18.39 You save: $0.80 (4%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionButcher's Broom is an herb that is the source of ruscogenin and related saponins. It has been widely used since the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, and has been the subject of scientific research in Europe over the past 20 years. Features
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 FRS Healthy Energy Chews, Pomegranate Blueberry, 5.27 Ounces Bag List Price: Sale Price: $11.24 You save: $8.75 (44%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionFRS Healthy Energy soft chews are individually wrapped, making them ideal for travel and getting healthy energy on-the-go. Simply unwrap chews and eat, no water required. One serving - two chews - contains 250mg of quercetin. Each 30-count bag provides 15 servings. FRS Healthy Energy soft chews are individually wrapped, making them ideal for travel and getting healthy energy on-the-go. Simply unwrap chews and eat, no water required. One serving - two chews - contains 250mg of quercetin. Each 30-count bag provides 15 servings. A DIFFERENT KIND OF ENERGY FRS's revolutionary blend of nutrients extends your body's natural energy, fueling you up when you need it while supporting your health over the long haul. There's no jittery feeling or roller-coaster ride - just prolonged energy that helps keep you focused and fully charged. That energy comes from our secret weapon, quercetin, an antioxidant found in foods like blueberries, apples and grapes. Its incredible ability to enhance your body's energy system is what keeps you feeling energized longer. Add a host of essential vitamins and you're ready to tackle anything from minor workouts to a major marathon. A single 11.5-ounce serving of FRS contains a healthy amount of quercetin, but one you'd have a hard time getting on your own; that is, unless you have a tendency to eat 40 apples in a single sitting. HOW TO USE FRS HEALTHY ENERGY For best results, take 2-3 servings per day. One in the morning, one in the afternoon and whenever you need extra energy. Athletes take 30 minutes before exercise. THE SCIENCE OF QUERCETIN Endurance and VO2max Study: Davis, Carlstedt et al. 2009 An independent, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study showed that when 12 healthy, active (but not highly trained) men and women consumed 500 mg of quercetin (QU995™) in an enriched drink mix twice daily for 7 days, they experienced a 13.2 % increase in endurance and a 3.9 % increase in VO2max (a typical measure of fitness). The study has been published online in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Sports Performance Study: MacRae, H. and Mefferd, K. 2006 An independent, double-blind, placebo - controlled crossover study on the effect of FRS on cycling performance in eleven elite cyclists was completed at Pepperdine University and published in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. The results were dramatic: a 3.1% increase in performance--one minute and 31 seconds improvement in time to complete a 30km simulated mountainous time trial. Immune System Study: Neiman, David, Henson, DA, et al. 2007 A clinical study, funded in part by the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) showed the antioxidant quercetin significantly reduced incidence of upper respiratory tract illness during the two week period following intensified exercise. Researchers also reported enhanced alertness and reaction time in athletes taking the quercetin supplement during high stress. Forty test subjects were subjected to extreme physical stress during a five week period. Half were given 1,000 mg of quercetin daily (the approximate amount in 3 servings of FRS) and half were given a placebo. Results showed: Work Performance Study: Durak, E. and Bell, M. May 2005 During a six-week study, university employees were asked to perform their daily jobs, which required physical exertion, lifting, repetitive movements and attention to detail. At the end of the study, subjects experienced improvements in various measures of work performance, as measured in a Work Productivity Assessment Index survey. Features
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 Frs Healthy Energy Chews, Pineapple Mango, 4-Count (Pack of 6) List Price: Sale Price: $12.78 You save: $5.16 (29%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionFRS Healthy Energy soft chews 4 count pouch Features
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 BPI Rx6 Capsules, 0.20-Pound List Price: Sale Price: $31.85 You save: $4.09 (11%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionRx6 is an extremely powerful rapid response and long lasting fat burner. It is scientifically enhanced to create a wave of hard hitting, stimulant based effects that may last hours. Features
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 Frs Healthy Energy Chews ,Orange, 4-Count (Pack of 6) List Price: Sale Price: $12.78 You save: $5.16 (29%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionFRS Healthy Energy soft chews 4 count pouch Features
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 Quercetin and Bromelain List Price: Sale Price: $15.98 You save: $3.27 (17%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionBioflavonoids are essential for the absorption of vitamin C, and the two should be taken at the same time. Bioflavonids are used extensively in the treatment of athletic injuries because they relieve pain, bumps and bruises. Quercetin, a bioflavonoid, has demonstrated significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Bromelain works synergistically with quercetin. Features
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 Source Naturals Quercetin Nutra Drops, 1-Ounce List Price: Sale Price: $6.87 You save: $4.38 (39%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionQuercetin is a bioflavonoid similar to rutin. Human cell culture studies with quercetin demonstrated its capability to inhibit the release of histamines. NutraDrops(TM) Quercetin provides quercetin in a liquid base that is easily absorbed. Features
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 Carlson Labs Rutin-Quercetin - 50 Tablets (1 Bottle) Sale Price: $6.56 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionRutin is a bioflavonoid that naturally contains approximately 50% of the bioflavonoid quercetin. Rutin is derived from the fruit of the Fava D'Anta tree (Dimorphandra mollis). Features
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 PhysioLogics - Quercetin Plus C 60c Sale Price: $13.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionPhysioLogics - Quercetin Plus C 60c Features
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