Why would you risk brain infections, psychosis, memory deterioration, and mood swings for a 10 percent improvement when you can get up to a 900 percent improvement without taking on any of these risks? STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your immune system is your first-line defense against all types of infections, be they bacterial or viral, so the most effective way to prevent infectious illness—including influenza—is a robust immune system.
Quercetin, a plant flavonol found naturally in apples, plums, red grapes, green tea, elderflower, and onions, packs a powerful antiviral punch, inhibiting several strains of influenza, hepatitis B and C, and other viruses.
Quercetin also combats inflammation and acts as a natural antihistamine.
Quercetin reduces viral illness and boosts mental performance following extreme physical stress, which might otherwise undermine your immune function and render you more susceptible to infections.
Its antiviral effects can be attributed to three main mechanisms of action: Inhibiting the virus’ ability to infect cells, inhibiting replication of already infected cells, and reducing infected cells’ resistance to treatment with antiviral medication. Your immune system is your first-line defense against all types of infections, be they bacterial or viral, so the most effective way to prevent infectious illness—including influenza—is a robust immune system. Your diet and other lifestyle factors are foundational for good immune function, but certain supplements can also be quite helpful….