subject: Bioflavonoids for Immune Support [print this page] 5,000 yearsago Medicine Men used flavonoid compounds to treat a wide variety of ailments. Bioflavonoids, also known as Vitamin P, are a group of naturally occurring plant compounds, which act primarily as plant pigments and antioxidants. Bioflavonoids have been used in alternative medicine as an aid to enhance the action of vitamin C, to support blood circulation, as an antioxidant, and to treat allergies, viruses, or arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Flavonoids also have a low toxicity compared to other active plant compounds because they can help us react appropriately to viruses, carcinogens and allergens, by giving a powerful boost to the immune system.
The Benefits of Bioflavonoids:
relief from allergy symptoms
lower cholesterol level
clinically proven in treatment of hemorrhoids and varicose veins
stronger blood vessels
improved circulation
works with vitamin C to alleviate oral herpes
relief from asthma
Because of its ability to relax the muscles in the cardiovascular system, there is a possibility that Vitamin P may play a role in lowering blood pressure. Current research show bioflavonoidsability to interfere with growing tumors, and how it impacts other types of bleeding such as nosebleeds, hemorrhoids and bleeding in the retina.
Immune Defense: The benefits of vitamin C may include protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling. During stress (emotional or physical), the body increases histamine levels. High levels of histamine will decrease immune cell function. Vitamin C can destroy histamine so that the immune system can function at full capacity.
Symptoms of Vitamin P Deficiency:
Easy bruising
Excessive swelling after injury, such as sports injuries
Frequent nose bleeds
Hemorrhoids or varicose veins
Weak immune system, resulting in frequent colds or infections
