Information Vitamin P - bioflavonoids

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Vitamin P - bioflavonoids - are required for

Bioflavonoids enhance the action of Vitamin C and for this reason

they should be taken together. Bioflavonoids are effectively used in

the treatment of sport injuries as they are pain relieving. They may

also be used in relieving pain in the legs, across the back and can

lessen the symptoms of prolonged bleeding, a low serum calcium as

well as oral herpes.

Bioflavonoids may also be active in preserving the structures of

capillaries, have an antibacterial effect and promote circulation.

They may be indicated in the production of bile, lowering blood

cholesterol levels and in the prevention and treatment of cataracts.

Bioflavonoids are thought to enhance the absorption of Vitamin C, and

possibly to prolong the effectiveness of it as well. These are super

active substances, and can add a great deal to your nutritional needs

in health and disease.

This nutrient acts together with Vitamin C to help maintain the thin

walls of the capillaries, therefore preventing bleeding or bruising.

Bioflavonoids have been linked to having an antibacterial effect,

stimulating bile production, promoting circulation and even assisting

with fighting allergies, asthma etc.

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Deficiency of vitamin P

If a diet contains enough fruit and vegetables, bioflavonoids should

not be deficient, but deficiency would show up as bruising. Where

antioxidants are indicated and none present bioflavonoids could be of

help, as well as iron deficiency, since it helps with the absorption

of iron.

Dosage

The dosage underneath is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but

be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to

ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient.

In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually

increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind.

No dosage has been determined but 500 mg per day is indicated for

supplementation.

Toxicity and symptoms of high intake

Very high dosages of bioflavonoids may cause diarrhea.

Best used with

Bioflavonoids should be taken with Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and

calcium.

Other interesting points

Absorption of the bioflavonoids can be a bit slow, but small amounts

can be stored in the body.

If you are suffering from cold sores, consider taking a supplement of

1,000-mg Vitamin C and 1,000 mg Bioflavonoids, and then 500 mg of

each, three times a day.

A daily intake of Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids may make you less

susceptible to cold sores.

Food sources of bioflavonoids - vitamin P

Bioflavonoids are found in the white material just beneath citrus

peel, as well as in peppers, grapes, pine bark, onions, garlic, blue

and red berries, green tea as well as buckwheat.

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