Rutin and Quercetin

Ned generally doesn't believe in the value of supplements if taken in the absence of a good diet. nor does he believe in the value of multi-vitamins for most Americans since they are just substitutes for a good diet. OTOH, some supplements like flavenoids can be of use. Here are two: rutin and quercetin.
People who say 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' may be right. Apples are one of Ned's wonder foods, but be sure to eat organic ones if possible to avoid pesticide residues. One compound in apples is very intriguing: quercetin. This is a flavenoid which has been shown in at least one test Ned is familiar with to reduce blood pressure. It is also found in tea, onions, the rinds of citrus fruits, and a plant called lovage. It may have many other benefits as well.
Another compound which may be of use is rutin, which could be good for your circulation. It is found in citrus fruit, some berries, and other fruit rinds.
These supplements can be purchased as pills, but Ned believes if you take them you should take them along with foods that naturally contain the substance in question. In other words, take quercetin with apples.
The point is to eat enough organic fruit to ensure that your body has enough of these life-sustaining compounds.
One last thing: ned likes pulpy orange rind, the slightly sweet white stuff inside the skin--the kind you get with navel oranges. The pulp is good in itself and contains a wealth of beneficial compounds.
Remember:EAT LOTS OF FRUIT, BUT DON'T DRINK EXCESSIVE FRUIT JUICE DUE TO THE SUGAR CONTENT AND CALORIES.