Bioflavonoids

Bioflavonoids are sometimes referred to as vitamin P, an abundant group of pigments that color many of the flowers, leaves and stem. Bioflavonoids are not manufactured by the body, so they must be supplied through the diet. Bioflavonoids are essential for the absorption of vitamin C and the two should be taken together. There are many different bioflavonoids including, citrin, eriodictyol, flavones, hespertin, hesperidin, quercetin, quercetrin and rutin. Citrus fruits contain some of the nature’s bioflavonoids, other plants include Ginkgo biloba, Hawthorn berry, Bilberry. 

Effective for: 

• Relieves pain, bumps and bruises due to athletic injuries 
• Reduce pain 
• Antibacterial effect 
• Promote circulation 
• Stimulate bile production 
• Lowers cholesterol 

Quercetin: Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant and helps as a curative and preventative measure for a wide variety of diseases, therefore it is often known as the “king of flavonoids”.
Effective for: 

• Allergies 
• Inflammation 
• Heart disease- helps in lowering bad cholesterol, safeguards LDL cholesterol against oxidation 
• For cancer prevention as well as a therapy

Recommended Dose: 

• For arthritis, allergies and inflammation a divided dose of 600-1200 mg twice a day on empty stomach 
• For prevention of heart disease and cancer 300-600 mg daily 
• For treatment of aggressive cancer 1500 mg daily

Pycnogenol and grape seed extract:A powerful antioxidant that neutralizes a wide range of free radicals in the body
 Effective for: 

• Strengthen blood capillaries therefore preventing hardening of arteries 
• Varicose veins 
• Improves blood flow to brain 
• Heals bleeding gums 
• Curbs heavy menstrual flow 

Recommended Dose: 

• For allergies and most of the mentioned afflictions 50-300 mg daily 
• To stop bleeding gums or heavy menstrual flow 1000mg three times a day. 

Side effects and precautions: 

A very high dose may cause diarrhea.