BioflavanoidsAs antioxidants, some bioflavonoids, such as
quercetin, protect LDL-cholesterol from oxidative
damage. Others, such as the anthocyanidins from
bilberry, may help protect the lens of the eye
from cataracts. Preliminary evidence suggests that
some bioflavonoids, such as naringenin, may have
anticancer activity. In what conditions might
bioflavonoids be supportive?
- atherosclerosis (quercetin, bilberry)
- bruising (bilberry)
- capillary fragility (quercetin, rutin,
hesperidin)
- cataracts (quercetin, bilberry)
- circulation (bilberry)
- chronic venous insufficiency (hydroxyethylrutosides)
- diabetes (quercetin, bilberry)
- edema (water retention) (quercetin, rutin)
- gingivitis (periodontal disease)
- glaucoma (rutin)
- hay fever (quercetin, hesperidin, rutin)
- hepatitis (catechin, silymarin)
- high cholesterol (quercetin)
- minor injury
- macular degeneration (bilberry)
- menopause (hesperidin)
- menorrhagia (heavy menstruation)
- night blindness (bilberry)
- peptic ulcer (quercetin)
- retinopathy (bilberry)
- varicose veins (bilberry)
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