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Rutin is a flavonoid (or bioflavonoid) made up of the flavonol quercetin and the disaccharide rutinose.
Rutin is found in many plants, especially in buckwheat. Other sources of rutin are black tea and apple peel.
Most of rutin's properties are basically due to its potent antioxidant properties. Rutin is a phenolic antioxidant and has been shown in various stdies to scavenge superoxide free radical.
- Rutin is an excellent antioxidant
- Rutin helps prevent the oxidation of vitamin C
- Rutin strengthens the capillaries
- Rutin helps to promote proper blood circulation
- Rutin reduces LDL cholesterol and so reduces the risk of heart attack and heart disease
Research shows that rutin may have the following benefitical health properties:
- antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-carcinogenic
- antithrombotic
- cytoprotective
- vasoprotective
Last reviewed: 30 September 2007 || Last updated: 14 March 2010
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references
- Osiecki, Henry, The Nutrient Bible 2002, BioConcepts Publishing
- Osiecki, Henry. The Physician's Handbook of Clinical Nutrition. 6th edition, 2001, BioConcepts Publishing
- Rolfes SR, Pinna K, Whitney E. Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition. 7th Edition, 2005. Brooks Cole Publishing
To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- CSIRO Antioxidant Fact Sheet (Australia)
- Nutrient Reference Values (Australia)
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
