- What is quercetin? Quercetin is a yellow-colored flavonoid found in plant-based foods such as capers, onions, and kale. In its natural form it is attached to sugar molecules, but supplements typically contain just the quercetin molecule or quercetin that has been attached to water molecules (quercetin dihydrate, which is about 90% quercetin). Quercetin from plant-based foods has been shown to be better absorbed than quercetin from supplements. See What It Is.
- How is quercetin used? Many short-term and relatively small clinical studies have been conducted with quercetin, suggesting modest benefit in conditions such as prostatitis, insulin resistance, and rheumatoid arthritis. Quercetin may also modestly reduce blood pressure. See What It Does.
- What did CL's tests of quercetin find? Tests by ConsumerLab revealed that two products contained 12% to 14% less quercetin than claimed. Five other products were Approved, including one tested through CL's Quality Certification Program. The cost to obtain 500 mg of quercetin was found to range from just 11 cents to $1.17, depending on the product. See What CL Found, the Cost graph, and the Results table to compare amounts and costs of quercetin in products.)
- Top Picks for quercetin supplements — ConsumerLab selected two Top Picks among quercetin supplements based on quality and cost.
- How much quercetin should I take and when? Typical dosage is 500 mg taken once or twice daily. To enhance absorption, it is best to take quercetin with a meal containing fats or oils. See the ConsumerTips™ section for the dosage for specific uses.
- Safety and side effects of quercetin: Side effects of quercetin are uncommon and generally mild. However, quercetin may interact with a variety of prescription medications. For details, see Concerns and Cautions.
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Quercetin Supplements Review
Find the Best Quercetin Supplements. ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Not All Quercetin Supplements Contain What They Claim.
Reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.
Quercetin supplements compared in this review:
BulkSupplements.com Quercetin Dihydrate
MRM Quercetin 500 mg
Natrol Quercetin Complex Immune Health
PipingRock.com Ultra Quercetin 650 mg
Solaray Quercetin 500 mg
Solgar Quercetin Complex
Source Naturals NutraDrops Quercetin
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You must be a member to get the full test results, along with ConsumerLab's recommendations. You'll get results for seven products -- six selected by ConsumerLab and one other that passed the same testing through our voluntary Quality Certification Program.
In this comprehensive review, you'll discover:
In this comprehensive review, you'll discover:
- Which quercetin supplements passed or failed our tests
- ConsumerLab's Top Picks for the best quercetin supplements
- The evidence for or against quercetin for prostatitis, insulin resistance, rheumatoid arthritis, lowering blood pressure, and other uses
- What to look for on quercetin labels
- Quercetin dosage for specific uses
- The best way to take quercetin to improve absorption and reduce stomach upset
- Cautions, potential side effects, and drug interactions with quercetin supplements
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