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What (who) is quercetin - definition
POLYPHENOL OF THE FAMILY OF FLAVONOIDS
Quercitin; Quertine; 3,5,7,3',4'-pentahydroxyflavone; Sophoretin; Meletin; Quercetine; Xanthaurine; Quercetol; Flavin meletin; Quercetin glucoside; 6151-25-3; Quercetin dihydrate; Quercetin-3-O-arabinoside
quercetin
['kw?:s?t?n]
¦ noun Chemistry a yellow crystalline pigment present in plants, used as a food supplement to reduce allergic responses or boost immunity.
Origin
C19: prob. from L. quercetum 'oak grove' (from quercus 'oak') + -in1.
Quercitin
·noun A yellow crystalline substance, occurring quite widely distributed in the vegetable kingdom, as is apple-tree bark, horse-chestnut leaves, ·etc., but originally obtained by the decomposition of quercitrin. Called also meletin.
Meletin
·noun ·see Quercitin.
Wikipedia
Quercetin
Quercetin is a plant flavonol from the flavonoid group of polyphenols. It is found in many fruits, vegetables, leaves, seeds, and grains; capers, red onions, and kale are common foods containing appreciable amounts of it. It has a bitter flavor and is used as an ingredient in dietary supplements, beverages, and foods.
