Evidence supporting the use of: Flavonols
For the body system: Capillaries
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Flavonols, a subclass of flavonoids found in various fruits, vegetables, and certain medicinal plants, have been studied for their vascular protective effects, including support for capillary health. Scientific research indicates that flavonols, such as quercetin and kaempferol, possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and vasoprotective properties. These compounds help stabilize capillary walls, reduce capillary permeability, and protect endothelial function by scavenging free radicals and inhibiting enzymes that degrade connective tissue. Clinical studies and in vitro experiments have shown that flavonols can reduce capillary fragility and permeability, outcomes relevant in conditions like chronic venous insufficiency, diabetic microangiopathy, and other disorders characterized by capillary dysfunction. For example, quercetin has been observed to improve endothelial function and reduce inflammation in human trials. However, while the evidence is promising and suggests a real physiological effect, it is not entirely conclusive, and most of the robust data come from laboratory or animal studies, with fewer large-scale, high-quality human trials. Despite this, the consistency of findings across experimental models supports the use of flavonols for maintaining capillary integrity and function.
Other ingredients that support Capillaries
Aescinalpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
anthocyanosides
apocynin
apple
Aronia melanocarpa
ashitaba
asiaticoside
astragalin
astragalus
baicalein
Baikal Skullcap
benfotiamine
berry
bilberry
bioflavonoids
black currant
blueberry
butcher's broom
capers
capsicum
cayenne pepper
Centella asiatica
Centella triterpenes
Chinese salvia root
chokeberry
Citrus
citrus bioflavonoids
coca
Collinsonia
coumarin
cranesbill
cyanidin
cypress
danshen
delphinidin
dextran
diosmetin
Diosmin
eicosapentaenoic acid
epicatechin
Erigeron
escin
Fagopyrum
fatty acids
fish oil
flavanols
flavanones
flavans
flavoglycosides
flavones
flavonoids
flavonols
flavonones
fruit
garlic bulb
ginkgo biloba
ginkgo flavone glycoside
ginkgoheteroside
ginkgolides
Ginkgoside
gotu kola
grape
Gypenoside
hawthorn
herbal blend (proprietary)
hesperidin
horse chestnut
Hyperoside
Immortelle
Japanese sophora
L-arginine
leucoanthocyanidins
Ligusticum
Ligustrazin
linden
lingzhi
Mineral ascorbate
Nattokinase
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
onion
orange
pagoda tree
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Periwinkle
phenolic compounds
Phenylpropanoids
Phosphate ascorbate
pine bark
Polydatin
polymethoxylated flavones
polyphenols
prickly ash
proanthocyanidins
procyanidin
procyanidol
punicalagins
purslane
Pycnogenol
quercetin
rue
Ruscogenins
Ruscus
rutin
Rutosides
Salmon Oil
Salvianolic acid
Scotch Broom
shepherd's purse
Stone Root
Sweet Clover
Taxifolin
terpene lactones
Terpenoids
Troxerutin
Vincamine
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin E
vitamin K
Vitexin
Witch Hazel
Xantinol Nicotinate
Yarrow
Yarrow
Yumberry
