What is Quercetin Bromelain?
Quercetin is a flavonoid, a type of phytochemical pigment found abundantly in many plants, fruits, and vegetables, including onion, broccoli, apple and grapes. Bromelain, an enzyme purified from pineapple tree, is usually taken together to increase bodily absorption of quercetin. Humans cannot make quercetin in their bodies, and most people are known to take less than sufficient amount of vegetables and fruits for daily quercetin requirement.
What are the health benefits of Quercetin Bromelain?
Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant, which helps protect cells against oxidative damage from pollutants, cigarette smoke, radiation, sun exposure, stress, alcohol consumption, chemical toxins. It is known to significantly reduce inflammation and risk of heart diseases, neurodegenerative diseases as well as cancer. In addition, it has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.
Does Quercetin Bromelain have any side effects?
Quercetin supplements may cause headache or tingling in arms and legs in some cases. Do not take quercetin as a supplement, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.