BIOFLAVONOIDS (Flavones)

Information and Facts

The flavones are water soluble factors that include Rutin, Hesperidin, Quercetin, Nobiletin, Tangeritin, Sinensetin, eruiodicytyol, Heptamethoxy Flavone, Myricetin, Kaempferol. Originally called Vitamin P. The flavones always accompany Vitamin C in foods.

FUNCTION

• anti-infection agent
• anti-inflammatory agent
• maintains the integrity of blood vessels, especially the capillaries

FOOD SOURCE

• apricots
• broccoli
• buckwheat (very rich in Rutin)
• cantaloupe (Rock Melon)
• cherries
• citrus fruits (skins and pulps), especially lemons
• grapes
• green peppers
• papaya (pawpaw)
• tomatoes

EFFECTIVE WITH

• Vitamin C

INCREASED INTAKES NEEDED

USED FOR

There are two types of bioflavonoids with specific and distinct actions:

Methoxylated Bioflavonoids (almost exclusively in citrus fruits)

• detoxify (Nobiletin, Tangeretin)
• possess anti-infection properties
• possess anti-inflammatory action (Nobiletin)
• prevent stickiness of platelets
• thin the blood

Hydroxylated Bioflavenoids

• anti-oxidant to preserve food
• are used to treat high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis and hemorrhages under the skin (Rutin)
• prevent cataract formation (Quercetin, Myricetin, Kaempferol)

Bioflavonoids are used for:

• bleeding gums
• excessive bruising
• hemorrhoids
• menstrual problems, especially uterine bleeding
• nosebleeds
• thrombosis
• varicose ulcers
• varicose veins

DESTROYED BY

• not easily destroyed, stable even in canned fruits and vegetables

SYMPTOMS OF DEFICIENCY

• bruise easily
• small hemorrhages under skin

SYMPTOMS OF TOXICITY

• none reported