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quer·ce·tin (kwûrs-tn)
n.
A yellow powdered crystalline compound produced synthetically or occurring as a glycoside in the rind and bark of numerous plants, used medicinally to treat abnormal capillary fragility. Also called meletin.
quercetin
[kwur′sitin]
a yellow, crystalline, flavonoid pigment found in oak bark, the juice of lemons, asparagus, and other plants. It is used to reduce abnormal capillary fragility.
quercetin (kwerˑ·s·tn),
n flavonoid derived from red wine, citrus, onions, parsley, and tea. Has been used as an antioxidant, antiviral, and reported to help allergies, prostate inflammation, interstitial cystitis, atherosclerosis, and cataracts. Caution in patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications. Also called
quercetin chalcone.
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Quercitin is a plant-derived flavonoid that is indicated as being at least partly responsible for the reduction of cancer, Alzheimer's and other diseases.
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Two flavonoid quercitin, and resveratrol appear to decrease the risk of heart disease by, Reducing platelet clumping and harmful blood clots and Protecting LDL cholesterol from the free radical damage that initiates LDL's artery-damaging actions.
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