BIOFLAVONOIDS

General Description:

• hesperidin, quercitin, rutin, catechin, anthocyanins, etc.

Actions:

• maintain the strength of the capillaries
• anticoagulant
• may prevent strokes
• linked to all vitamin C functions and considered to be part of the vitamin C complex
• beneficial in hypertension, respiratory infections, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, all hemorrhaging, eczema and psoriasis, cirrhosis, radiation sickness, coronary thrombosis, atherosclerosis

Deficiency:

• blue spots on skin, diminished vitamin C activity and susceptibilty to above mentioned conditions

Interactions and Toxicity:

Sources:

• fresh fruits and vegetables
• cooking largely destroys bioflavonoids