Rutin is a naturally occurring flavonoid compound that is mainly found in certain plants, such as rue leaves, tobacco leaves, orange peels, tomatoes, etc. and is particularly rich in Sophora japonica flowers and Sophora japonica seeds. In a word, it is a natural and safe choice of agent. Moreover, there are further and various benefits of rutin to human health are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Rutin has a strong antioxidant capacity, which can inhibit angiogenesis, prevent tumor growth, protect the human body from free radicals, and delay the occurrence of premature aging and related diseases such as dementia.
As a platelet aggregation inhibitor, rutin can prevent blood clotting, improve blood circulation, reduce the occurrence of varicose veins, reduce the risk of thrombosis and prevent hemorrhagic stroke.
Rutin can reduce oxidized LDL cholesterol and reduce the accumulation of fat in the heart and arteries, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. It can also be used as a new strategy to prevent thrombosis by inhibiting the secretion of protein disulfide isomerase (PDI).
Rutin has anti-inflammatory effects, relieves pain and discomfort caused by inflammation, helps prevent inflammation and degeneration, interacts with opioid receptors, produces analgesic effects, and has an auxiliary effect in the treatment of hemorrhoids, varicose veins, etc.
As a vasodilator, rutin can improve capillary thickness and help improve the health of the circulatory system.
Rutin can also induce apoptosis or cancer cell death and show anti-tumor effects, while making cancer cells more sensitive to anticancer drugs and improving patients’ drug resistance. Studies have shown that rutin can inhibit the increase of fasting blood sugar, insulin levels and blood pressure, protecting us from metabolic syndrome.