This funny-sounding nutrient is found in tons of foods and can help your system fend off sickness.
Because of the sheer number of these powerful nutrients, theyre classified into multiple groups and subclasses.
Quercetin fits in under theflavonol subclass of the flavonoid groupand is one of the most widely studied.
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Lets find out why.
But talking about quercetins antioxidant properties only skims the surface of what this nutrient has to offer.
One of the most impressive therapeutic benefits of quercetin is its ability to help fight off cancer.
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So with all of these incredible benefits, how can we get more quercetin into our diets?
Plus, youll get 15 mg of quercetin per 12 ounces of green tea.
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