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Anti-Influenza Nutrient: Quercetin

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Quercetin

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Quercetin is a flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables.

General Background

Exercise stress may lead to increased risk for upper respiratory tract infection. Quercetin can inhibit infectivity and replication of many viruses. The flavonoid may offset the increased susceptibility to viral infection caused by stressful [...]

November 19th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Foods/Diets/Nutrition, Herbs/Herbal Remedies | Leave a comment

Anti-Influenza Herbal Extracts: Grifola frondosa (ME)

Herbs and Herbal Extracts

Extracts from the fruits of Grifola frondosa (ME) or the ultra filtration-based fractions (MFs)

Effects and Interactions

The herbal extract may have anti-influenza effects. Extracts from the fruits of Grifola frondosa (ME) with a dose of 100 mug/ml can inhibit the growth of influenza A/Aichi/2/68 virus in Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells [...]

November 16th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Herbs/Herbal Remedies | Leave a comment

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