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Bioflavinoids |
| Why Does the Body Need Bioflavinoids? |
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1. They are powerful antioxidants 2. They can bind to toxic metals and carry them out of the body 3. They work together with Vitamin C and help stabilize it in tissue. They should always be taken together 4. They have anti-infection and antibiotic properties 5. They are used to help treat varicose veins, thrombosis, hemorrhoids, bruises, bleeding gums, capillary fragility and are used extensively in athletic injuries 6. The special Bioflavinoids found in cucumbers stop cancer-causing hormones from binding to cells 7. They stimulate bile production and lower cholesterol levels 8. They are used in the treatment of cataracts 9. Symptoms of oral herpes can be relieved by taking Bioflavinoids and vitamin C in combination 10. Quercitin, one of the Bioflavinoids, has been shown to be effective in treating and preventing asthma |
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What are some symptoms of Deficiency of Bioflavinoids? There are no known deficiency symptoms |
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Where do you naturally find Bioflavinoids (in alphabetical order)? 1. apricots 2. berries 3. broccoli 4. buckwheat leaves (rutin) 5. cantaloupe 6. cherries 7. citrus fruits 8. cucumber 9. grapes 10. papaya 11. plums 12. red wine 13. rosehips 14. tea 15. tomatoes |
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Notes and/or Cautions: There are many different Bioflavinoids. 1. citrin 2. eriodictyol 3. flavones 4. hesperetin 5. hesperidin 6. quercitin 7. quercetrin 8. rutin Extremely high dosages of Bioflavinoids may cause diarrhea |
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Recommended Dosages for Maintaining Good Health (for Adults): Bioflavinoids (mixed): 200-500 mg Hesperidin: 50-100 mg Rutin: 25 mg |