Monday, April 30, 2012

What are The Food Sources of Bioflavonoids?

Vitamin P is not a vitamin but commonly known by the name of Bioflavonoids. It comprises of a number of different ingredients such as hesperin, hesperidin, eriodictyol, quercetin, quercertrin, rutin etc. internally body cannot produce vitamin P and has to be supplemented by the diet of an individual. Water-soluble companion of ascorbic acid, vitamin P keeps the blood vessels healthy and aids the absorption of vitamin C.

The main function of vitamin P is that, it promotes blood vessel health, including improving capillary strength, helps in the prevention of accumulation of atherosclerosis plaque, prevention of hemorrhage and rupture of tiny capillaries, which could lead to easy bruising, and also it has anti-inflammatory properties acting against histamine.

Vitamin P is found in wide variety of food sources such as apples, apricots, bilberry, black currants, broccoli, buckwheat, carrots, cherries, citrus fruits, ginkgo, grapefruit, grapefruit seeds, grapes, green peppers, green tea, hawthorn, mangoes, milk thistle, onions, paprika, prunes, red wine, rose hips, strawberries, tomatoes, yarrow, apricots, oranges, lemons, blackcurrants, plums, tomatoes, edible pulp of fruits, and red wine is also a good source of Bioflavonoids.

People who make eating fruits and vegetables in their diet will automatically get sufficient quantities of Vitamin P. Especially, the bright colored fruits and vegetables of shades with red, orange and yellow are the best sources.

Daily vitamin P can be supplemented roughly 500 mg per day of the nutrient and is enough for the adults. As for women in menopause, 1000 - 1500 mg a day will be required.

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