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Bioflavinoids (Vitamin P)
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Bioflavinoids (Vitamin P)
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BASIC INFORMATIONBioflavinoids are a brightly colored, chemical constituent of
pulp and rind of citrus fruits, green pepper, apricots,
cherries, grapes, papaya, tomatoes, papaya, broccoli.
Chemicals this supplement contains:
Hesperidin
Nobiletin
Rutin
Sinensetin
Tangeretin
KNOWN EFFECTS:
Treats rare bioflavinoid deficiency characterized by fragile
capillaries and unusual bleeding.
May act as an anti-oxidant, preventing vitamin C and adrenalin
from being oxidized by copper-containing enzymes.
Miscellaneous information:
Bioflavinoids are sold under the brand names Rutin,
Hesperiden, CVP, duo-CVP, Hesper capsules, Hesper bitabs and are
included in numerous vitamin/mineral supplements.
Enough bioflavinoids are present in food to make supplements
unnecessary in healthy humans.
Commercial products such as tablets or capsules often contain
vitamin C.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Increases effectiveness of vitamin C.
Prevents hemorrhoids.
Prevents miscarriages.
Prevents retinal bleeding in people with diabetes and
hypertension.
Prevents capillary fragility.
Prevents nosebleed.
Prevents post-partem hemorrhage.
Prevents menstrual disorders.
Prevents blood clotting and platelet clumping.
Prevents easy bruising.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Have a bleeding problem until studies are done to diagnose the
underlying disease.
Consult your doctor if you:
Self-medicate.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Notify doctor if you take supplements.
Breast-feeding:
Notify doctor if you take supplements.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
Signs and Symptoms
None expected
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From Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements by H. Winter Griffith, M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing
Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.
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