Quercetin is effective for lowering blood pressure
Mostly trueThe Claim
Claims suggest quercetin can significantly lower blood pressure due to its vasodilatory properties.
Origin
Such claims are based on early research and sometimes exaggerated by supplement manufacturers looking to promote cardiovascular benefits.
What Science Says
Meta-analyses of clinical trials show that quercetin can have a small but statistically significant effect on reducing blood pressure, particularly in hypertensive individuals. However, the effect is not as profound as prescription blood pressure medications.
Verdict
Mostly True
Sources
- PMID:35948195 The Effects of Quercetin Supplementation on Blood Pressure - Meta-Analysis.
- PMID:27405810 Effects of Quercetin on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
- PMID:31940027 Effect of quercetin supplementation on plasma lipid profiles, blood pressure, and glucose levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis.