How Does Quercetin Benefit Longevity?
Evidence continues to mount that inflammation is at the core of just about every chronic and acute disease humans suffer. Inflammation in the blood vessels coupled with other factors increases the probability of plaque formation leading to cardiovascular disease. A study in 2007 found that Quercetin can inhibit cytokines (inflammatory substances in the body) being produced. Quercetin blocks a cell mediator called NF-kappaB, which is linked to cancer and inflammation [1]. Other studies have found additional anti-inflammatory effects on C-reactive protein, known as a marker for possible cardiovascular disease [2]. The known benefits for cancer, heart disease, immune system, obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes alone could help increase longevity by lessening the effect of many diseases. Going beyond this though, some researchers have seen longevity increases in yeast cells and genes in roundworms through the addition of Quercetin [3]. Other studies on other phytochemicals like Resver
