Properties of free and microencapsulated quercetin: A literature review
Fábio Luiz Vieira Frez,
Beatriz Estorine Querubin,
Edicleia Martins Rampani
et al.
Abstract:Quercetin is a bioactive compound classified as a polyphenolic flavonoid found in several plant sources, known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, being able to modulate the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and transcription factors associated with inflammation. This is a literature review, with a search in scientific journals to provide a view of the therapeutic benefits of quercetin, especially for individuals with chronic diseases, in addition to presenting an innovative formulatio… Show more
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