Article Summary:
- Quercetin is a flavonoid with antioxidant, immuno-supportive, and anti-apoptotic properties that promote healthy aging.
- The poor bioavailability and absorption of quercetin impact its efficacy.
- Tesseract’s proprietary nutrient delivery technology optimizes the solubility and absorption of quercetin to make its use a therapeutic reality.
Aging is a complex process associated with a progressive decline in cellular and physiological function, accumulation of damaged cells, and an increased risk of adverse chronic health conditions. One of the primary drivers of aging-related changes is the accumulation of cellular damage inflicted by free radicals, particularly reactive oxygen species (ROS). These highly reactive molecules are byproducts of normal metabolic processes but can cause significant harm when their production exceeds the body’s antioxidant defenses. This imbalance, known as oxidative stress, contributes to mitochondrial dysfunction, cell death, and adverse inflammatory responses–key mechanisms underlying aging and age-related disorders.
Quercetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, offers potential benefits for addressing oxidative stress.. As a lipophilic molecule with potent antioxidant properties, quercetin helps neutralize free radicals and maintain the body’s natural inflammatory responses.* Although the body cannot synthesize quercetin, dietary intake or supplementation of this flavonoid can play a critical role in mitigating oxidative stress and promoting cellular resilience, thereby supporting healthy aging.*
Below, we discuss quercetin’s benefits that help slow the progressive decline of essential health functions and support healthy aging.*
How does Quercetin Benefit Healthy Aging?
Quercetin is a bioactive compound commonly present in most diets. Found in different fruits and vegetables, such as apples, red grapes, citrus fruits, cherries, berries, onions, asparagus, and red-leaf lettuce, quercetin is one of the most abundant dietary flavonoids. Its diverse biological activities make quercetin a valuable nutrient for promoting healthy aging and supporting overall cellular health by functioning as an:
- Antioxidant: It can effectively scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS).* By neutralizing ROS, quercetin helps preserve mitochondrial function and cellular integrity.*
- Immunomodulant: It has the ability to help maintain the body’s natural inflammatory response, thus inhibiting adverse immune reactions.*
- Anti-apoptotic: It has the ability to interfere with or inhibit the process of excessive apoptosis or programmed cell death to preserve cellular function and slow degenerative changes that occur with age.*
The following table highlights the mechanisms through which quercetin exerts its benefits on aging.
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Although quercetin’s benefits and safety profile are well established, the poor natural bioavailability of quercetin in the gastrointestinal tract hinders its efficacy. Various pharmacological approaches, including nanotechnology, are aimed at enhancing quercetin’s solubility and subsequent absorption.
Including Quercetin Benefits in Your Diet
Tesseract’s QuerciSorb® is an innovative quercetin formulation developed for optimal bioavailability and absorption. The proprietary CyLoc® – DexKey® nutrient delivery nanotechnology protects the integrity of quercetin molecules during their transit through the stomach and ensures targeted delivery. The CyLoc® technology encases individual quercetin molecules in its smart delivery system. The accompanying DexKey® reactors release each molecule at the desired point in the intestinal tract to achieve maximum absorption.
With optimal solubility and absorption of quercetin, Quercisorb® can achieve quercetin’s multiple benefits for healthy aging.*
The power of Tesseract supplements lies in enhancing palatability, maximizing absorption and bioavailability, and micro-dosing multiple nutrients in a single, highly effective capsule. Shop antioxidant products on our website and learn more about how they can support your cardiovascular health.*
Citations:
1,2Cui Z, et al. Therapeutic application of quercetin in aging. . . : SIRT1 as a potential mechanism. Frontiers in immunology vol. 13 943321. 22 Jul. 2022, doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.943321
3Deepika and Pawan Kumar Maurya. Health benefits of quercetin . . . . Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 27,8 2498. 13 Apr. 2022, doi:10.3390/molecules27082498
