Rhonda Patrick on Quercetin
2 episodes · 3 references · 2015–2020
- Patrick notes quercetin was reported to block SARS-CoV-1 entry into host cells, though it has not been clinically tested against SARS-CoV-2 - Patrick highlights quercetin's zinc ionophore activity, transporting zinc cations across plasma membranes independently of zinc transporters - Patrick describes quercetin and related flavonoids as potent antioxidants that sequester reactive oxygen species, protecting cells from DNA, lipid, and protein damage No dosage recommendations, personal usage, or human trial data mentioned.
View full Quercetin page with research, safety, and pricing →“Quercetin has been reported to block the entry of SARS-CoV-1 in host cells. People can take it as a supplement, though it has not been clinically tested in SARS-CoV-2.”
COVID-19 Q&A #1 with Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.
“These flavonoids are very potent at sequestering reactive oxygen species produced in the cell, protecting the cell from DNA damage, damage to lipids, and damage to proteins.”
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