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Does Quercitin Help With Seasonal Allergies?
Question: Does quercetin help with seasonal allergies
Brief Answer:
should help
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Quercitin is a bioflavonoid found in red wine, grapefruit, onions,apples , black tea, some leafy vegetables and beans.
It has anti oxidant and anti inflammatory properties. There are areas in the body called mast cells that release inflammatory mediators (these are chemicals that cause the allergic response). Quercitin helps in preventing these mast cells from releasing these chemicals and thereby preventing allergies.
It is thought that it would be helpful for allergies, including seasonal allergies but this theory has not be tested wide spread in humans.
You can use it either on its own or with your other allergy medications
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
should help
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Quercitin is a bioflavonoid found in red wine, grapefruit, onions,apples , black tea, some leafy vegetables and beans.
It has anti oxidant and anti inflammatory properties. There are areas in the body called mast cells that release inflammatory mediators (these are chemicals that cause the allergic response). Quercitin helps in preventing these mast cells from releasing these chemicals and thereby preventing allergies.
It is thought that it would be helpful for allergies, including seasonal allergies but this theory has not be tested wide spread in humans.
You can use it either on its own or with your other allergy medications
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
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