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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Resveratrol and quercetin are two polyphenols commonly sold as individual supplements.1
Research shows that taking polyphenol supplements is less beneficial than eating polyphenol-rich foods.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
May Help Prevent Cancer Amla contains vitamin C, quercetin, and ellagic acid, which may help prevent cancer by reducing inflammation.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
May Help Prevent Cancer Amla contains vitamin C, quercetin, and ellagic acid, which may help prevent cancer by reducing inflammation.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Sep. 2024
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.
—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
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“Quercetin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quercetin. Accessed 14 Nov. 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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