Quercetin is one of the most common flavonoids, which we find present in many fruits and vegetables (such as capers, red onions, red apples, radicchio, celery, shallots, cabbage, tomatoes...) and in beverages such as tea and red wine.
Quercetin is best known for its antioxidant power, both direct, due to its ability to block free radicals, and indirect, due to its ability to protect those enzyme complexes in our bodies that perform an antioxidant function. This is why it is most famous as a natural anti-aging agent, capable of fighting premature aging and very valuable for skin care, helping to reduce skin damage caused by the sun's rays, such as blemishes, spots and wrinkles.
In addition to its antioxidant qualities, Quercetin is also prized for its anti-inflammatory abilities so much so that, in recent years, it has been particularly recommended and used to assist in the treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, and insulin resistance syndrome.
Among the properties of Quercetin we should mention its ability to help our cardiovascular system due to its anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, and antithrombotic abilities. In addition, its intake is particularly recommended for the treatment of symptoms of venous insufficiency (such as spasms or swelling), hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and capillary fragility. Quercetin's very ability to help protect blood vessels means that its intake prevents edema and heaviness in the legs. A truly magical flavonoid, it is also valuable as an aid in the prevention of urinary tract and prostate infections, as well as very useful in reducing the symptoms of major allergies.
Quercetin is, therefore, an exceptional substance already present in a great many foods, but unfortunately, consuming the foods that contain it is often not enough. That is why it is always good to increase its presence in our body: providing our body with a constant amount of Quercetin helps it overcome its greatest challenge, that of advancing age.