Why Eating Lots of Apples Is Kind of Like Exercising
Substance found in red onions and apples seems to boost endurance, but don’t throw away your gym shorts yet.
Don’t trade in physical activity for a pill, but consider boosting your endurance with this antioxidant
By Leah Zerbe
RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA
06-24-09
(link to full article below)
Researchers have found that quercetin, an antioxidant available as a supplement and also found in certain vegetables and fruits, increased people’s endurance and boosted their aerobic capacity, even if they weren't exercising. The results are published today in the peer-reviewed journal International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism.
THE DETAILS: Quercetin, a natural polyphenolic flavonoid found in many food plants, particularly red onions, berries, and red apples, has been show in many in vitro and animal studies to boost performance, which is why it is often a favorite of elite athletes.
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http://www.rodale.com/quercetin-benefits?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2009_06_24-_-Top5-_-NA
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