Rutin is a lesser known ingredient compared to our other ones. So we wanted to shed some light on it. There is still a fair amount of research going on when it comes to the health benefits of rutin, but we’re going to unpack some!
Rutin is a plant pigment, also known as a bioflavanoid. Bioflavanoids are often found in citrus fruits, but you can get rutin in supplement form. There are many benefits of a rutin supplement, including enhancing the use of vitamins C and B. Rutin slows the breakdown of vitamin C within your body allowing the body to use it more efficiently.
Bioflavanoids, like rutin, are found in many fruits (especially citrus fruits), vegetables, and herbs. Apples, buckwheat, green tea, broccoli, kale, red onions, hot peppers, spinach and watercress are all foods where rutin occur naturally in active form.
Rutin intake can be boosted with dietary supplements. The best rutin supplements to buy are those combined with Vitamin C, because of their benefits in supporting your body to utilise the Vitamin C. Research has suggested that rutin slowed the utilisation and absorption of Vitamin C, allowing more to be used by the body.
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There are a wide range of benefits of rutin and ways it supports your body function. This includes antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, antithrombogenic (preventing blood clots), anti-diabetic, anticancer, and neuroprotective properties.
Rutin is associated with its antioxidant effects. Antioxidant is a term we often hear, but what does it mean? When the body detects free radicals, an antioxidant donates an electron and neutralises the free radical, reducing its ability to damage the body.
Why should we get rid of free radicals? They are atoms or molecules with an odd number of electrons. They are not all bad though, our body needs certain amounts of them as they play an important role in many biological activities within the body, such as cell division.
They also help cells talk to each other and they help your body defend against infection. If free radicals overwhelm the body’s ability to regulate them, a condition known as oxidative stress occurs and can cause disease. Rutin and other antioxidants help the body to fight oxidative stress.
Free radicals come from either normal essential metabolic procedure in the human body or from external sources such as exposure to X-rays, ozone, cigarette smoking, air pollutants, and industrial chemical. Oxidative stress can result in a wide variety of diseases, such as cardiovascular and inflammatory disease, cataract, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.
Rutin’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are important in helping your brain health and reversing cognitive impairment. This plant pigment has shown to have neuroprotective qualities.
Rutin also supports your body’s ability to produce collagen, an important protein produced by the body. It is a vital component of skin, cartilage, bones, and connective tissue, playing a key role in their structure and function.
Due to lack of research and clinical trials, there are no guidelines for use of rutin. However, it has been widely used in traditional medicine for years. Most commonly, in relation to poor blood flow and for its anti inflammatory effects. There are a number of health benefits associated with it, not just to reduce inflammation but to help with oxidative stress, support cardiovascular health and protection against metabolic disease.
Rutin promotes blood circulation. Many studies suggest it that rutin increases the strength of your blood vessels, such as arteries and capillaries. Strengthened blood vessels can not only improve your overall health, but help with the treatment of bruises, spider veins and varicose veins.
Research shows that rutin can help to treat varicose veins and can help heal hemorrhoids, which result from swollen veins. It is also shown to help recovery from hemorrhoid removal surgery. Rutin supplements are thought to prove effective in helping rheumatoid arthritis, due its anti inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Scientific evidence has linked rutin and its ability to prevent blood clots, when given the appropriate dose. They have shown this in various clinical trials carried out on animals.
Here are some of the dangers of blood clots:
You should seek professional medical advice about using rutin supplements if you have a history of heart disease or blood clots.
Rutin has also been linked to the reduction in high blood pressure. There are research and health articles that suggest that therapeutic approaches employing phytochemicals, such as rutin, are promising and may be better than those employing traditional synthetic drugs in mitigating the problem of hypertension (high blood pressure).
There’s enough evidence to support the claim rutin reduces LDL cholesterol levels. LDL stands for low-density lipoproteins. It is sometimes called the “bad” cholesterol because a high LDL level leads to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries.
In an experiment examining the effects of rutin on people with diabetes and hypertension, given 500 milligrams (mg) once a day. Participants’ plasma levels of LDL cholesterol decreased. In this study, rutin’s antioxidant properties are likely to be responsible.
Rutin is commonly used to ease arthritis pain. People with arthritis were found to experience less oxidative stress after taking it, according to a study. Rutin’s strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties may explain this. It has also been found that rutin improves knee function in some people with arthritis.
Generally, rutin-rich fruits, vegetables and green tea are safe to consume. It is important to note, however, that taking rutin supplements can cause adverse effects. Often, these are caused by ingesting it in higher doses. The following are some common side effects of taking rutin supplements:
Consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects. The experience of side effects may diminish over time when taking the supplement. You should discuss the risk factors with your doctor first. Stop taking the supplement immediately if you experience any signs of an allergic reaction, and seek medical attention.
Taking rutin supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended. There is insufficient evidence to confirm that it’s safe. There is no harm in eating natural sources of this bioflavonoid, however.
Always discuss when taking new supplements with your Doctor.
There is no regulation of rutin by the FDA. Before taking rutin supplements, consult your doctor. Combining supplements with certain medications may cause unwanted side effects or interactions. If you have questions about these, speak to your doctor.
Your doctor should also advise you on how much rutin to take every day. Usually, a 250 mg dose is recommended twice a day. When treating osteoarthritis in adults, 250 mg is recommended three times a day.
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