Bioflavonoids
such as Quercetin, Rutin, and Hesperidin are vital in their ability to
increase the strength of the capillaries (blood vessels) and to regulate
their permeability. They assist Vitamin C in keeping collagen, the intercellular
"cement" in healthy condition; are essential for the proper absorption
and use of vitamin C; prevents Vitamin C from being destroyed in the body by
oxidation; beneficial in hypertension; helps hemorrhages and ruptures in the
capillaries and connective tissues and builds a protective barrier against
infections. Quercetin is a very highly concentrated form of Bioflavonoids
derived from citrus fruit. A deficiency in these nutrients may result in
varicose veins, a tendency to bruise and bleed easily, and/or the appearance of
purplish spots on the skin.
