Posted by linkadge on September 4, 2006, at 5:55:30
In reply to Rutin, Quercetin etc, posted by Declan on September 3, 2006, at 14:35:35
I've heard quercetin described as a natural sedative. It is supposedly neuroprotective by regulating intracellular calcium (or something). I personally found it calming but not sedating. Its not really stimulating, as I have used it at bedtime to help sleep. I know it is a strong PKC inhibitor which could be responsable for its calming action.
Quercetin and resveratrol are being tested for their ability to mimic the effects of caloric resctriction on lifespan.
I don't know how strong the MAO-A inhibition is comparitively. Althought I did find it helped depression, it was nothing like parnate. I think turmeric is a stronger MAO inhibitor, and it is more alerting/stimulating.
The anthocyannins in blueberries promote neurogenesis. They are listed on the www.hdlighthouse.org website, as a treatment for Huntington's disease.They do help cognition, I found blueberry extract to cause a little bit of dysphoria, but I did find they helped concentration/learning.
Supposedly, they have the ability to reverse certain age related cognitive deficits.
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