Czech J. Food Sci., 2004, 22(10):S169

Transformation of quercetin glucosides in onion and its impact on quecetin bioavailability in humans (abstract only)

W. Wiczkowski, J. Romaszko, A. BUCIÑSKI, H. ZIELIÑSKI, D. Szawara-Nowak, J. Honke, H. Kozlowska, M. K Piskula

Onion, a worldwide-consumed vegetable, is a rich source of quercetin. Quercetin shows a number of biological activities that may be beneficial to health. For example it can inhibit platelet aggregation and/or broad spectrum of enzymes and has been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory properties. Through these actions quercetin may contribute to prevention.

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Wiczkowski W, Romaszko J, BUCIÑSKI A, ZIELIÑSKI H, Szawara-Nowak D, Honke J, et al.. Transformation of quercetin glucosides in onion and its impact on quecetin bioavailability in humans (abstract only). Czech J. Food Sci. 2004;22(Special Issue):S169.
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