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quercetin

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quercetin [′kwer·sə·tən]
(biochemistry)
C15H5O2(OH)5A yellow, crystalline flavonol obtained from oak bark and Douglas-fir bark; used as an antioxidant and absorber of ultraviolet rays, and in rubber, plastics, and vegetable oils.


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Byline: ANI Washington, Sept 4 (ANI): Contrary to popular belief, antioxidant quercetin doesn't boost athletic performance, say researchers.
According to the British Onion Producers Association, onions contain three times as much quercetin as kale-the next-richest source-and 10 times as much as broccoli, reports The Daily Express.
Activated Quercetin from Source Naturals is a good source of quercetin.
 
 
 
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