Quercetin
Overview
Quercetin is a type of Flavonol Bioflavonoid found in many fruits, vegetables, leaves, and grains - note that Rutin is a Glycoside of Quercetin.
Quercetin may Enhance the Function of These Substances
Enzymes
Quercetin may be synergistic with Bromelain.
Quercetin may activate Glutathione Peroxidase. [1]
Quercetin may increase the activity of Nitric Oxide Synthase (eNOS form). [2]
Quercetin may increase the activity of Paraoxonase-1. [3]
Quercetin may increase the activity of Tyrosinase. [4]
Hormones
Quercetin may increase the secretion of Adiponectin. [5]
Quercetin may enhance the secretion of Insulin. [6]
Immune System Chemicals
Quercetin may increase the production of Interferon Gamma. [7]
Nucleic Compounds
Quercetin may protect the body’s endogenous Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) from breakage from Ferric Iron-initiated Hydrogen Peroxide lipid peroxidation (by chelating (removing) Ferric Iron from the body). Quercetin may inhibit the damage to the body’s DNA caused by Benzpyrene. [8]
Peptides
Quercetin may recycle Glutathione. [9]
Pigments
Quercetin may increase the production of Melanin. [10]
Proteins
Quercetin may increase the production of Cytochrome C. [11]
Vitamins
Quercetin may inhibit the oxidation of Vitamin E. [12]
Quercetin may Inhibit these Toxic Substances
Amines
Quercetin may reduce the carcinogenicity of Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines (HAAs) (by interfering with the ability of p450 Enzymes to activate HAAs). [13]
Quercetin may reduce the carcinogenicity of Nitrosamines and may inhibit the Nitrosamines-induced Liver damage. [14]
Electromagnetic Radiation
Quercetin may inhibit the toxic effects associated with exposure to Gamma-Rays. [15]
Quercetin may inhibit the toxic effects associated with exposure to Ultra-Violet Radiation (UV-A form). [16]
Environmental Toxins
Quercetin may inhibit the damage to the body’s Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) caused by Benzpyrene and may inhibit the ability of Benzpyrene to cause Cancer. [17]
Quercetin may inhibit the ability of Carbon Tetrachloride to damage the Liver. [18]
Enzymes
Quercetin may inhibit the excessive release of Acid Hydrolases from Lysosomes. [19]
Quercetin may inhibit Aldose Reductase (the enzyme that catalyzes the excessive conversion of Glucose to Sorbitol which is implicated in many of the complications that arise in Diabetes Mellitus). [20]
Quercetin may inhibit the activity of Aromatase. [21]
Quercetin may inhibit the release of Beta-Glucuronidase from Neutrophils.
Quercetin may inhibit the activity of Collagenase. [22]
Quercetin may inhibit the activity of Elastase. [23]
Quercetin may retard the production of 5-Lipoxygenase. [24]
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