What Are Bioflavonoids?.
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What Are Bioflavonoids?.
Bioflavonoids are a class of water-soluble plant pigments and they can be broken down into categories like isoflavones, anthocyanins and flavones. Some better known bioflavonoids include the genistein in soy and also quercetin (found in onions). Their main claims to fame are that they can act as anti-inflammatories, antihistaminics and antiviral agents. They help improve the absorption of Vitamin C and they also offer antioxidant properties that can help protect LDL-cholesterol from oxidative damage. Bioflavonoids are very important to capillary health, especially Bilberry, which can be helpful to the eyes for helping to fight cataracts, and also helpful to the body if you are prone to bruising.
Bioflavonoid content is present in citrus fruits (mainly the white membrane of the fruit), soy products (flavanones), and anthocyanins in wine and bilberry. Flavans are also present in apples and tea.
The most common recommended doses are 1,000 mg of citrus bioflavonoids or 400 mg of Quercetin taken three times a day.
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