Quercetin Bromelain Complex 100ct

Quercetin-Bromelain Complex by Douglas Labs is a natural antioxidant supplement with quercetin, buffered vitamin C and the proteolytic enzyme bromelain. Quercetin is a bioflavonoid that has excellent antioxidant activity. Magnesium ascorbate is a buffered form of vitamin C, a key antioxidant, which synergistically supports the quercetin activity. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme purified from pineapple, which is active and stable at the acidic levels found in the stomach. Quercetin is a naturally occurring bioflavonoid with strong antioxidant activity. The antioxidant activity of quercetin provides support for protecting the gastrointestinal tract in several ways. First, quercetin prevents oxidation of lipids. The gastrointestinal tract has an increased exposure to oxidative stress due in part to the lowered pH. It is important to protect the lipid bilayer of the cell wall of the gastrointestinal tract because these cells serve as an important part of the bodys immune system. Second