Rutin
Rutin is a plant pigment, also known as a bioflavonoid. The primary sources of rutin for medical use are buckwheat, Japanese pagoda tree, and eucalyptus macrorhyncha. It can also be found in vegetables and fruits such as apples, figs and citrus fruits but is also present in black and green tea. Rutin contains potent antioxidants and contributes to the production of collagen and helps your body use vitamin C.
Rutin may help
- Strengthen capillaries
- Have anti-histamine effects
- To avoid bleeding gums
- Strengthen veins
- With osteoarthritis
- Prevent blood clots and thrombosis
Benefits
1) Strengthen capillaries
Rutin may reduce the risk of certain health conditions such as circulation problems, chilblains, bruising and nosebleeds.
According to Debra Rose Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT from Healthline “traditionally, rutin has long been used to aid circulation. It’s thought that rutin can help strengthen and increase flexibility in blood vessels, such as your arteries and capillaries”. (1)
2) Rutin may have anti-histamine effects
Rutin could have an anti-histamine, effect which makes it useful for someone suffering from seasonal allergies such as hay fever, and other allergies.
3) It may help to avoid bleeding gums
Rutin may help to prevent bleeding gums that can be associated with diseases like gingivitis.
4) It may strengthen veins
It strengthens veins and therefore could help to prevent varicose veins and haemorrhoids.
5) It may help with osteoarthritis
According to WebMD taking rutin by mouth in combination with trypsin and bromelain (Wobenzym PS) is about as effective as the medicine diclofenac (Voltaren) in improving knee function and relieving pain in people with osteoarthritis. (2)
6) It may help to prevent blood clots and thrombosis
According to a study on mice, rutin may play a very vital roll in preventing blood clots that could cause thrombosis. (3)
Rutin works well with
- Grapeseed extract and cherry extract to strengthen the capillaries
- Vitamin C helps to form collagen and aids blood vessel function
Resources
- https://www.healthline.com/health/potential-benefits-of-rutin#helps-blood-circulation
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-270/rutin
- https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2012/05/flavonoid-compound-can-prevent-blood-clots/
