Rutin is a flavonoid glycoside also called rutoside, quercetin-3-rutinoside and sophorin. Often referred to as a bioflavonoid, it is a powerful antioxidant found in both citrus and non-citrus sources, such as buckwheat. NOW provides Rutin derived from a non-citrus source. Rutin, like quercetin, supports blood vessel integrity, bowel health, and promotes a healthy inflammation response.
Bioflavoinoids can be very helpful If you bruise easily, have Hemorrhoids, varicose veins, or poor circulation. Bioflavonoids have the ability to neutralize reactive oxygen species by donating one of their electrons, thus stabilizing the molecule and breaking the oxidative chain, and this can result in visible signs of healthy, more vibrant skin.
One of the best ways to maintain the health of your capillaries is with a bioflavonoid found naturally in fruits and vegetables called rutin. Rutin has the capacity to regenerate vitamin C after it neutralizes a free radical, thus helping to restore its antioxidant potential. Because vitamin C plays a critical role in the manufacture of collagen, an important component of capillary walls as well as the sustaining framework of the epidermis, this could have a dramatic impact on the health of your skin.
Rutin has the ability to protect skin from damage caused by advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGEs accelerate the aging of skin cells, which cause the skin to lose elasticity and collagen. One clinical study found that rutin can effectively modulate the breakdown of collagen caused by AGEs.