All athletes seek extra endurance. Quercetin is a phytochemical found in apple skins, red onions, garlic, cabbage and spinach with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
How does quercetin work? No one really knows, but research in mice previously showed that quercetin increased mitochondrial numbers, an effect that would provide a clear benefit in endurance activities. The caveat is that these effects may only be relevant to individuals who are not already well-trained athletes, since prolonged endurance training is known to have the same effect on boosting mitochondrial size and number.
An added benefit of quercetin supplementation is its effect on bolstering the immune system. One trial reported that 1000 mg/day of quercetin reduced susceptibility to upper-respiratory-tract infections. A study from the University of North Carolina revealed quercetin can improve endurance by an average of 13%.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
e-mail attatlawgc@gmail.com
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