quercetin
noun
quer·ce·tin
ˈkwər-sə-tən 
: a yellow crystalline pigment C15H10O7 occurring usually in the form of glycosides in various plants
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Onions Onions contain quercetin, an antioxidant that acts like an antihistamine in the body.6 Antihistamines block histamine, a chemical released during an allergic reaction.
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
One theory suggests that a flavanol called quercetin, found in higher concentrations in red wines compared to white, may be responsible.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Growing methods may play a role Grapes produce quercetin in response to sunlight.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
This includes quercetin, an antioxidant with immune-supportive and anti-inflammatory properties, and chlorogenic acid, which has been linked to a lower risk of cancer and hypertension.111213
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—Anthea Levi, Health, 5 May 2025
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
One theory suggests that a flavanol called quercetin, found in higher concentrations in red wines compared to white, may be responsible.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
Growing methods may play a role Grapes produce quercetin in response to sunlight.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025
This includes quercetin, an antioxidant with immune-supportive and anti-inflammatory properties, and chlorogenic acid, which has been linked to a lower risk of cancer and hypertension.111213
4.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 5 May 2025
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quercetin
noun
quer·ce·tin
ˈkwər-sət-ən
: a yellow crystalline pigment C15H10O7 occurring usually in the form of glycosides in various plants
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