Question 1

is quercetin safe for children?

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Quercetin: This is a plant flavonoid that is found as a supplement. It's touted uses are for allergies and prostate health. There are really no studies at all in children yet as to whether it works and certainly none to its safety, so very difficult to answer your question. Lots of studies are ongoing in mice and adults as to whether it works and how, but no advice on kids use yet.

Question 2

what is quercetin?

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Healthy flavonoid: Quercitin is a flavonoid found in many fruits ; veggies, esp. Onions, apples ; citrus. It may help allergies, reduce blood pressure ; prevent/treat cancer. As a supplement it's poorly absorbed; i advise isoquercitin which is much better absorbed.See http://umm.Edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/quercetin 
; http://www.Quercetinallergy.Info/
; https://www.Biopharmasci.Com/%5cfile/isoquercetin-2.Pdf.

Question 3

how can quercetin help support immunity?

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Quercetin: Flavonoids, such as quercetin, are antioxidants -- they scavenge damaging particles in the body known as free radicals, which damage cell membranes, tamper with dna, and even cause cell death. Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

Question 4

does quercetin increase homocysteine levels?

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Quercetin: Quercetin is essentially a plant byproduct that may have some anti-inflammatory properties. It should not effect homocysteine levels.

Question 5

is quercetin good for hives?

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No evidence.: There is no evidence that taking quercetin is effective and preventing or treating hives.

Question 6

can quercetin complex help allergies?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There is conflicting data about whether it helps allergies or not and at what dose. At high doses there is a potential for harmful side effects. Always check with a doctor before taking supplements especially at high doses which could interact with other medicines. There are so many safe and effective allergy medications that there is little need to take supplements.

Question 7

how can quercetin keep my skin healthy?

Accepted Answer

Quercetin: Flavonoids, such as quercetin, are antioxidants -- they scavenge damaging particles in the body known as free radicals, which damage cell membranes, tamper with dna, and even cause cell death. Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.

Question 8

can i take cymbalta (duloxetine) and quercetin at the time? is this an mao interaction?

Accepted Answer

No interaction: You can take Cymbalta (duloxetine) and quercetin at the same time.  It's not an MAO interaction.  Cymbalta (duloxetine) is not an MAO anyway. And quercetin is a flavonol belonging to the class of flavonoids -- it's found in many plant-based foods, like red wine, onions, green tea, apples, berries, and vegetables in the broccoli family.

Question 9

i was diagnosed with prostatitis. i have taken antiobiotics (2 courses), alphablockers for 3-4m,then quercetin. but flared up again now. what shd i do?

Accepted Answer

Chronic prostatitis: Can sometimes be difficult to control with one or two courses of treatment, better see your urologist again or seek a second opinion, it's your right, wish you well

Question 10

is quercetin safe for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

: No, querceptin is not safe for pregnant women for both their health and the fetus's health as it does cross placenta and it may result in changes in iron metabolism later in life. Please let you OB doc also weigh in and make sure you inform them of all the supplements you are taking or planning to take and the reasons for why you are considering them.

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