anti-inflammatory – Quercetin Bromelain

Unlocking the Unusual Benefits of Bromelain

Bromelain, a protease enzyme supplement sourced from pineapple, has long been a traditional remedy for digestive disorders, swelling, and soreness. However, in recent years, scientists have begun unearthing possible treatments for an unusual collection of ailments. Bromelain’s path from natural herbal remedy to science-backed therapy has been fraught with limitations and conflicts, but some specific studies provide hope. Today, we’ll address the legitimate research suggesting

Quercetin Benefits – Energy

by Laura

While there are many established quercetin benefits and even more alleged quercetin benefits, one I had not considered was quercetin’s possible ability to help individuals tap their energy reserves. This more recently discovered benefit is implied by a recent study conducted by the Arnold School of Public Health (University of South Carolina) and partly funded by the United States Department of Defense. This study was published in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism in 2009.

The study, which involved healthy but untrained adult men and women (college students), measured subjects fatigue capacity on stationary bikes and their VO2max. VO2max, which was completely new to me upon reading this study, measures an individual’s maximum oxygen capacity.