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Post by Tim Wescott on May 8, 2004 9:54:17 GMT -5
What are Bioflavonids?
Bioflavonids are not true vitamins in the strictest sense, they are sometimes
referred to as vitamin P. Bioflavnoids enhance absorption of Vitamin C, and they should be taken together. Bioflavnoids act synergistically with vitamin C to protect and preserve the structure of capillary blood vessels. Additionally, Bioflavnoids have an antibacterial effect and promote circulation, stimulate bile production, lower cholesterol levels and treat and prevent cataracts. The source of Bioflavnoids are the white material just beneath the peel of citrus fruits, peppers, buckwheat, and black currants.
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Post by Tim Wescott on May 8, 2004 10:01:23 GMT -5
Bioflavonoids, initially called vitamin P (for their rapid permeability), are a significant part of the vitamin C complex for healing. Bioflavs help vitamin C keep your collagen (the body’s intercellular "cement") healthy. Bioflavonoids strengthen capillaries, connective tissue and blood vessel walls to reduce hemorrhages and ruptures which lead to spider and varicose veins and bruise marks. The first signs of deficiency in vitamin C and bioflavonoids is a tendency to bruise easily, varicose veins, or noticeable purplish spots on the skin. Find bioflavs in the skins and pulp of citrus fruits, grapes, cherries and many berries. The body does not produce its own bioflavonoids, they must be obtained regularly from the diet or supplementation.
Here are some of the benefits bioflavonoids have for you:
Bioflavs help build a protective antibiotic barrier against infections and boost immune response.
Bioflavs have potent anti-inflammatory action without the side effects of aspirin.
Bioflavs help prevent allergies and asthma.
Bioflavs reduce excessive internal bleeding, and promote healing of cuts and bruises.
Bioflavs help detoxify carcinogenic chemicals, radiation and heavy metals.
Bioflavs assist in preventing cardiovascular disease.
Bioflavs act much like estrogen to curtail menopausal symptoms.
Bioflavs help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration.
Vitamin C, an antioxidant from citrus fruits, reduces both LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Vitamin C’s antioxidants also promote wound healing and boost interferon for immune response and T-cell production. Antioxidants in C, E and carotenoids lower the common cataract risk of oxidative stressors like ultraviolet light.
Vitamin C also improves blood sugar levels in non-insulin dependent diabetics. Some believe that America’s high rates of asthma are a result of a marked decrease in Vitamin C antioxidants.
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