Quercetin is a flavonoid (a.k.a. bioflavonoid - a plant pigment that attracts pollinators to the plant) with anti-histamine, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties.
The anti-histamine property can shut off the histamine production that occurs during an allergic reaction. The anti-inflammatory property can moderate, or even suppress, the inflammation associated with histamine production as well as inflammation from other medical conditions. Quercetin naturally occurs in certain fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Supplements are available and typically contain Bromelain, an enzyme that also has anti-histamine properties. Bromelain increases the bioavailability of the Quercetin, meaning it helps make the Quercetin easier for the body to absorb and use. If formulating your own, Bromelain should be included at 1/4 to 1/3 of the total daily amount of Quercetin. So, if you have 400 mg. of Quercetin, you would want at least 100 mg. of Bromelain. Quercetin is believed to be beneficial for many medical conditions including, but not limited to: allergies (environmental, food), cancer prevention cataracts, diabetes, heart disease, and inflammatory diseases (asthma, arthritis, etc.) Dosage (check with your veterinarian, s/he may want a different dosage):
It is recommended that the total daily dosage be split into 2 doses given 12 hours apart. Safety Information:
Potential Drug Interactions:
D-mannose is a naturally occurring, water soluble, simple sugar related to glucose. It is found in small amounts in cranberry juice and cranberry concentrate.
D-mannose has an affinity for Escherichia coli bacteria, a.k.a. E. coli, an important and naturally occurring gastrointestinal microflora. This E. coli bacteria is responsible for the vast majority of urinary tract infections (UTIs.) When large doses of D-mannose are taken, the excess is secreted in the urine. When D-mannose gets into the bladder and urinary tract, it can find E. coli bacteria and stick to the cell walls. This can prevent the bacteria from attaching to the walls of the bladder and urinary tract, preventing the formation of bacterial colonies, and helping prevent future UTIs. The coated bacteria are flushed away by the urine. D-mannose is different from an antibiotic. It does not kill bacteria and it will not wash away bacteria already stuck to the bladder and urinary tract walls so it will not be effective in getting rid of a current UTI. It does not coat E. coli bacteria in its natural location due to the location the D-mannose is absorbed inside the gastrointestinal tract. I have been unable to find evidence that D-mannose interferes with blood sugar regulation due to the very small amounts that are metabolized by the body. Chance (60-ish lbs.) gets 2 grams per day. |
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Topics ListApril 2019
* Vitamin E March 2019 * Aromatherapy February 2016 * Essential Oils September 2015 * DGP - Marine Collagen August 2015 * Quercetin * D-mannose February 2015 * MSM * Vitamin C April 2014 * Glucosamine * Chondroitin March 2014 * Fish Oil |
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