{"id":171,"date":"2024-07-24T02:54:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T02:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duuvk.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/08\/4-big-health-benefits-of-quercetin-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2021-11-08T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T16:00:00","slug":"4-big-health-benefits-of-quercetin-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duuvk.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/24\/4-big-health-benefits-of-quercetin-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Big Health Benefits Of Quercetin For Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fruits and vegetables are great additions to your dog\u2019s diet because of the flavonoids they contain. And there\u2019s one in particular:&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">quercetin. Quercetin for dogs has some powerful health benefits. &nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A University of Maryland review showed quercetin\u2019s effects are \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antioxidant<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antihistamine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anti-inflammatory<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s a look at the specific ways quercetin can help your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> 1. Quercetin for Allergies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When your dog has allergies, his body sees the allergen as a threat. Whether it\u2019s pollen, dust, food or something else entirely, his immune system will want it out.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To do this, his body will release histamines.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Histamines force the allergen from your dog\u2019s system and cause an allergic reaction. You may see reactions like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sneezing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teary eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Runny nose<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But histamines are also the reason your dog experiences inflammation, redness and irritation. They&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">increase blood flow so his immune system can do its job.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you take your dog to the vet, she\u2019ll likely prescribe an allergy drug. But these can do <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">more harm than good<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and only mask the symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quercetin is a natural antihistamine. I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">t slows the release of histamines and the allergic response (1).&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It will also act as an anti-inflammatory to reduce any swelling that occurs. And that means less itching.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> 2. Quercetin for Asthma<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quercetin is also a good option for asthmatic dogs or dogs with respiratory issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During an asthma attack, your dog\u2019s body releases histamines and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">leukotrienes (2)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Like histamines, leukotrienes are a natural immune response. They can cause an increase in mucus production and the narrowing of airways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quercetin not only slows down the release of histamines, but <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">leukotrienes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as well (3).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> 3. Quercetin for Cancer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;Flavonoids also have cancer-fighting properties.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A 2018 review at several Pakistani universities (4) found that \u2026<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The anticancer effect of quercetin has been documented in numerous in vitro and in vivo studies that involved several cell lines and animal models. On the other hand, the high toxic effect of quercetin against cancer cells is accompanied with little or no side effects or harm to normal cells.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">University of Maryland paper referenced earlier found that<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;quercetin (and other flavonoids) can slow the growth of breast colon, prostate, ovarian and lung cancers.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is because cancer feeds off low-grade inflammation \u2026 such as inflammation from being overweight or from exposure to toxins. Quercetin\u2019s anti-inflammatory properties help reduce this inflammation. This decreases blood flow to the cancer cells to stop them from growing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> 4. Quercetin To Fight Free Radicals<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free radicals are cells with missing electrons. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make themselves whole again, these damaged cells will steal electrons from other cells. But as you can guess <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2026 this starts a vicious cycle.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One cell is repaired but another is now incomplete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free radicals are created when cells metabolize and even during exercise. Toxins in our environment like pesticides and pollution also trigger free radicals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the free radicals aren\u2019t controlled, this can cause oxidative stress. Fatty tissue, DNA and proteins are damaged. And this damage can lead to \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Premature aging<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2026 and many other chronic diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To prevent oxidative stress, your dog must have an adequate supply of antioxidants. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antioxidants<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have electrons to spare. They stabilize the free radicals and stop the damaging chain reaction.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quercetin is full of antioxidants \u2026 this makes it a great choice for neutralizing free radicals and preventing disease (5).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Other Ways Quercetin Helps Dogs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Studies show that chronic oxidative stress is also linked to <\/span><strong>periodontal disease<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;(6) and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>bone loss<\/strong> (7)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antioxidants, like quercetin, help to reduce or eliminate oxidative stress.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But that isn\u2019t all they do. Quercetin has been <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">shown to inhibit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;bone loss, reversing osteopenia (8).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quercetin also s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">upports <strong>cardiovascular health<\/strong> (9, 10). It&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">protects against the damage caused by \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol (LDL),&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">reduces blood pressure (hypertension), and protects endothelial function and valuable nitric oxide from oxidative stress.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your four-legged friend can\u2019t go wrong with this mighty flavonoid!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sources of Quercetin for Dogs&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The perfect way to help your dog benefit from these flavonoids is to feed him a balanced raw diet with fruits and vegetables rich in quercetin.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Safe choices include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apples (including the skin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Broccoli<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dark leafy greens<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Raspberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caution: &nbsp;Don\u2019t feed onions and grapes to your dog. They\u2019re full of quercetin, but they can also cause toxic reactions.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you aren\u2019t ready to feed your dog a fresh, whole food diet \u2026 or your dog isn\u2019t getting enough fruits and vegetables, you can give your dog a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">quercetin supplement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Choose A Good Quercetin Supplement for Your Dog<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When choosing a supplement, find one that\u2019s sourced from whole foods.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organic powder supplements are the best choice. Especially if they\u2019re produced at temperatures below 118 <\/span><b>\u00b0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">F \u2026 which means they\u2019re considered raw.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tablets, capsules and \u201cchews\u201d are more likely to contain additives that provide little to no benefit to your dog.&nbsp;<\/span>So always check ingredient lists for things like \u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fillers <\/strong>that increase the volume of the supplement \u2026 like cornstarch, cellulose or sorbitol.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Binders<\/strong> that hold ingredients together \u2026. like cellulose, sorbitol, gum arabic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavorings and sweeteners<\/strong> that make supplements or chews \u201ctasty\u201d for your dog \u2026 fructose, sucrose, maltodextrin, artificial flavor (and even \u201cnatural flavor\u201d usually isn\u2019t natural).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colors<\/strong> to make the product more attractive (which your dog doesn\u2019t care about) \u2026 avoid artificial colors like Blue 2, Red 3, Yellow 6, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preservatives<\/strong> like sulfur, selenium, synthetic vitamins (E and C)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are few rules about what goes into pet supplements. So ..&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">make sure <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your dog\u2019s supplements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> only contain the good stuff, and buy one without&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;chemicals, fillers or inactive ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That way you can feel confident that he is getting all the goodness he can from this incredible flavonoid.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\">\n<details>\n<summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>References<\/span><\/summary>\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n<ol>\n<li>Middleton E Jr, Krishnarao DG, Atkins D, Drzewiecki G. The flavonoids: a brief review and study of effects on antigen-induced histamine release from human basophils.&nbsp;<em>Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc<\/em>. 1981;92:234-252.<\/li>\n<li>Berger A. 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Oral Administration of Quercetin or Its Derivatives Inhibit Bone Loss in Animal Model of Osteoporosis. <em>Oxid Med Cell Longev. <\/em>2020 Oct 27;2020:6080597.<\/li>\n<li>Patel RV, Mistry BM et al. Therapeutic potential of quercetin as a cardiovascular agent. <em>Eur J Med Chem. <\/em>2018 Jul 15;155:889-904.<\/li>\n<li>Perez-Vizcaino F, Duarte J. Flavonols and cardiovascular disease. <em>Mol Aspects Med.<\/em> 2010 Dec;31(6):478-94.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p>,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fruits and vegetables are great additions to your dog\u2019s diet because of the flavonoids they contain. And there\u2019s one in particular:&nbsp;quercetin. 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