Citrus bioflavonoids

Citrus bioflavonoids are found in the rind of all citrus fruits like lemons, oranges, tangerines and grapefruits. Bioflavonoids are substances that are commonly found in plant pigments and have vitamin-like properties. This is why they are sometimes referred to as vitamin P. The bioflavonoids are what give the plants, flowers and fruits their varied colors. Diosmin, hesperidin, rutin, naringin, tangeretin, diosmetin, narirutin, neohesperidin, nobiletin, and quercetin are the major citrus bioflavonoids found in citrus fruits. These are all beneficial to help fight aging and various health problems. They have anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic effects as well as antioxidant properties.

Citrus bioflavonoids have been used for a years in Europe to treat various diseases involving the blood vessels and the lymph glands. They help strengthen the walls of blood vessels and capillaries. Citrus bioflavonoids are helpful in treating hemorrhoids and can will help prevent nose bleeds. They also are taken after breast cancer surgery to help reduce the swelling in the lymph glands.

Citrus bioflavonoids work with the vitamin C in citrus fruits. In fact, they are necessary for vitamin C to even be used by the body. If you have allergies, a common cold or a virus, these flavonoids can help reduce the inflammation and infection. Free radicals in the body left unchecked can lead to cellular death, aging and even cancer. They are associated with all degenerative diseases. Citrus bioflavonoids help to neutralize free radicals in the body and slow down the aging process. They have been recently associated with the reduction of cholesterol levels as well. People who have diabetes can benefit from taking supplements containing these bioflavonoids. A new type of fruit that is a hybrid of the grapefruit and pummelo is showing promise of treating high blood pressure because of the high amounts of citrus bioflavonoids found in it. This fruit has been name “sweetie fruit.”

All citrus fruits have these bioflavonoids. However, certain citrus fruits contain more than others. The bioflavonoids in the supplements that are on the market have been extracted from the rind of citrus fruits. Certain brands of fruit juices on the market may even contain a wide range of bioflavonoids. Drinking citrus fruit juices in the morning can help you get a healthy dose of these bioflavonoids and is one of the most popular ways to supplement with them. It has been recommended that individuals take 500 milligrams of citrus bioflavonoids in capsule form twice a day to get the most benefit however.

The primary citrus fruit to have medicinal properties has been found to be the lemon. Lemon juice has been used to treat malaria, chronic rheumatism and gout. Drinking lemon juice can prevent scurvy. If you have a sore throat you can gargle and drink lemon juice to bring relief. The bioflavonoids from lemons have also been used to control post partum hemorrhages as well. The bioflavonoids in citrus juice can help heal respiratory infections too since they are anti-inflammatory. People who use these bioflavonoid supplements experience fewer muscle injuries during exercise and the rate of recovery is faster according to some studies that have been done.

Taking vitamin C supplements is not the same thing as taking citrus bioflavonoid supplements. Vitamin C is essential for various metabolic processes. Citrus bioflavonoids are not essential to life but claims abound that they are instrumental in preventing heart disease, blood vessel and capillary health and the prevention of certain cancers. While these claims are not yet scientifically proven there is clear evidence that the benefits derived from vitamin C is directly related to the action of bioflavonoids. Because of this evidence it is now thought that the two substances work together to enhance a healthy immune system as well.

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