1 interaction related to ascorbate recycling
Quercetin is a plant flavonoid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. As quercetin scavenges free radicals it becomes oxidized, and vitamin C can donate electrons to recycle it back to its active form, theoretically prolonging its effect and limiting prooxidant byproducts. This pairing is popular for immune and allergy support, but the human evidence is limited and largely mechanistic.