quercetin
Onion skin pigment
Quercetin is a plant pigment found in many fruits, vegetables, and grains—particularly onions, apples, and berries.
It belongs to a class of compounds called flavonoids, which give plants their color and have antioxidant properties.
Quercetin is sold as a dietary supplement, often marketed for anti-inflammatory effects or immune support: I started taking quercetin during allergy season.
Pungent layered bulb
citrus · broccoli · kale · tomato · green tea · red wine · capers · buckwheat
Phenolic plant antioxidant
- polyphenolMulti-ringed plant antioxidant
- glycosideSugar bound to non-sugar
- conjugateModify verbs grammatically
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
Enclosed dose container
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- powderFine dry particles
- extractConcentrated derived substance
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
bioavailability · bromelain · vitamin C · absorption · nutraceutical · liposomal · standardized · concentrated
Inflammation-reducing agent
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
histamine · immunity · anti-viral · asthma · circulation · metabolism · longevity · diabetes
Chemically reactive atomic fragments
- scavengingGathering discarded or dead material
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
- catalasePeroxide-degrading enzyme
- DNA repairRestoring damaged genetic code
peroxidation · anti-inflammatory · neuroprotection · bioavailability · chelation
onion
Pungent layered bulb
cherry · citrus · broccoli · kale · tomato · green tea · red wine · capers · buckwheat · elderberry
catechin
Phenolic plant antioxidant
- polyphenolMulti-ringed plant antioxidant
- glycosideSugar bound to non-sugar
- conjugateModify verbs grammatically
capsule
Enclosed dose container
dosage · bioavailability · bromelain · vitamin C · absorption · nutraceutical · liposomal · standardized · concentrated · daily intake
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
allergies · histamine · immunity · anti-viral · asthma · circulation · metabolism · longevity · diabetes · obesity
free radicals
Chemically reactive atomic fragments
- scavengingGathering discarded or dead material
- glutathioneSulfur-containing cellular antioxidant
- catalasePeroxide-degrading enzyme
DNA repair · peroxidation · anti-inflammatory · neuroprotection · bioavailability · chelation
quercetinfree radical
Unstable, electron-seeking particle
free radicals · oxidizing agent · hydrogen peroxide · superoxide