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
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrinanthocyanins
apple
astragalus
bilberry
black currant
blueberry
butcher's broom
Chinese salvia root
chokeberry
citrus bioflavonoids
fish oil
flavonols
garlic bulb
ginkgo biloba
gotu kola
grape
onion
hawthorn
hesperidin
horse chestnut
Japanese sophora
l-arginine
nattokinase
orange
phenolic acids
pine bark
quercetin
rutin
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin E
vitamin K
water
capsicum
lingzhi
yarrow
yarrow
prickly ash
sodium salt
terpene lactones
polyphenols
purslane
shepherd's purse
herbal blend (proprietary)
cayenne pepper
ashitaba
Asiaticoside
Aronia melanocarpa
Aescin
anthocyanidins
anthocyanosides
Apocynin
Astragalin
Baikal Skullcap
Baicalein
Benfotiamine
berry
Bioflavonoids
Coumarin
Centella triterpenes
Cyanidin
Citrus
Centella asiatica
Coca
Capers
cypress
Cranesbill
Collinsonia
Diosmin
Danshen
Delphinidin
Dextran
Diosmetin
epicatechin
Erigeron
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Escin
Flavonoids
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