Meaning of quercetin | Babel Free

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A flavonol found in many fruits, vegetables, leaves and grains.

countable, uncountable

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“Quercetin has gained the attention of the supplement industry, and is now widely promoted as a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant magic bullet.”

“The one daily supplement that often reduces allergic symptoms across the board⟳ is the phytonutrient quercetin, a chemical compound known as a bioflavonoid and found in plants.”

“In plasma, quercetin mostly exists as glucuronated, sulfated, and/or methylated quercetin conjugates.”

“One study⟳, for example, found that eating a diet rich in quercetin, found in green tea, broccoli and red wine, might help⟳ protect⟳ against lung cancer, especially in heavy smokers.”

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