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bioflavonoids are not true vitamins in the strictest sense, they are sometimes
called vitamin P. Bioflavonoids enhance the absorption of vitamin C, and
the two should be taken together. There are many different bioflavonoids,
including: eriodictyol, hesperetin, hesperidin, quercetin, quercetrin, and
rutin. The human body cannot produce bioflavonoids, so they must be supplied in
the food that is eaten or by nutritional supplements.
Bioflavonoids
are used extensively in the treatment of athletic injuries because they relieve
pain, bumps, and bruises. They also reduce pain located in the legs or
across the back, and lessen symptoms associated with prolonged bleeding and
low serum calcium. Bioflavonoids work with vitamin C in synergy, to protect
and preserve the structure of the blood
capillaries.
Bioflavonoids also:
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help
healing process
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have an
antibacterial effect
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promote
circulation
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recover
from alcoholism
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stimulate
bile production
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lower
cholesterol levels
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treat
and prevent cataracts
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reduce
the symptoms of oral herpes
Generally,
people with a poor diet low in fruits and vegetables are not getting enough bioflavonoids in
their diet and are at risk. This tends
to be true especially of Men and Teenagers, however in many countries
currently even children and women are often not eating right.
Bioflavonoids are also known as:
Vitamin P , Flavonoids
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