How to Prevent Allergies Using Quercetin

Quercetin is a strong antioxidant found in a variety of foods and some liquids. Quercetin is also a natural antihistamine that helps to prevent allergies in those who suffer regular allergies. Quercetin is also available in supplement form and is very affordable.

Instructions

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  Add foods containing quercetin to your diet. Such foods include red onions, apples, broccoli, blueberries and even red wine and green and black tea.

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  Take a quercetin supplement. Quercetin supplements come in different forms: powder, capsule and pill.

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  Combine your Quercetin with vitamin C or bromelain. This combination has been proven effective. The enzyme in bromelain helps your body absorb the quercetin more effectively.

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  Eat raw honey. Pollen is found in honey and actually contains a lot of quercetin. Eat a tablespoon a day along with your quercetin supplements or food for increased prevention of allergies.

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  Prepare for allergy season by consuming a higher dose of your quercetin supplement or eating larger quantities of the quercetin foods.