Rutin is an active component extracted from Scphora japonica L.
Rutin is one of a class of flavonoids that also includes hesperidin, QUERCETIN, eriodictyl and citron and is essential for the absorption of vitamin C. Normally found in highly nutritious foods, such as citrus, red apples, teas, Broccoli and Onions, etc., you can easily take it in supplement form; and because the human body cannot produce bioflavonoids, they must be supplied through the diet - and we should supply them to make the most of our health.
They are said to boost vitamin C's efficacy, improve eye health, strengthen fragile capillaries, reduce cholesterol, improve blood Circulation and act as antioxidants. Recent studies indicate that bioflavonoids may be a big factor in guarding the body against invasive attack and serious illness.
The flavonoid rutin is a flavonol glycoside comprised of the flavonol QUERCETIN and the disaccharide rutinose. Rutin is found in many plants, especially buckwheat. Other rich dietary sources of rutin include black tea and apple peels.
Rutin is considered to be an important nutritional supplement because of its ability to strengthen capillaries, whereby helping people suffering from arteriosclerosis (the hardening of the arteries), high Blood pressure or venous insufficiency. Rutin belongs to a group of plant compounds called bioflavonoids that also include the important catechins of Green Tea and the polyphenols of red wine.
Recent studies have shown that the bioflavonoids are powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals. Free radicals are said to be responsible for as much as 90 percent of all the human diseases such as Cancer, arteriosclerosis, strokes, senility due to aging, etc. |
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