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cartersmom
05-05-09, 02:11 AM
The more I read about BioF's the more confused I am getting.

I would like to take them myself as well as give them to my son to support the immune system through acute illnesses. We both take SA already when needed and I think that biof's should be taken/given alongside the SA as well. Is that right??

I have taken Querciten for myself but am not sure this is the best form.

I have looked for powered biof's to give to my son, but can't find any in the stores. Does anyone have any online sources??

Also how much should I be taking and how much should I be giving DS??

Any info or links would be appreciated!
Momtezuma Tuatara
05-05-09, 10:32 AM
Bioflavinoids improve the bioavailability of vitamin C. I have no links and don't have the time to find any right now.

I take 1 part biof's and 5 parts SA.
magical1
05-05-09, 04:24 PM
Dry the whites of citrus fruits.... This is a cheap way to get bioflavinoids.

Peel the skin off and then cut the whites off with a sharp knife. Set aside and let them dry out. When they are dry enough to powder you can add them to your table salt (sea salt), put into pureed fruit, smoothies etc.
3monkeys
06-05-09, 06:02 AM
isnt nature clever. Putting the vit c and the bioflavinoids all in one fruit :giggle:
Quickening
06-05-09, 09:57 AM
That is why its best to try and get our needs met by foods rather than supplements. For this, I just take my extra SA in orange juice with pulp and white skin.
Momtezuma Tuatara
06-05-09, 10:39 AM
Pulp and white skin makes me gag, so biof powder it is for me...
cartersmom
06-05-09, 10:33 PM
I am not too fond of the white stuff either. I'm sure I can find the powder online...google is a great thing. Thanks for all the replies.
deesalie
08-05-09, 09:16 AM
If you're in Oz then Denis Stewart makes a pwd called Flavonoid Complex
l_m
05-06-09, 02:16 PM
Is rose hip tea a good biof?
Momtezuma Tuatara
05-06-09, 02:48 PM
No. http://www.suite101.com/blog/daisyelaine/bioflavinoids_in_autoimmune_disease
l_m
05-06-09, 03:45 PM
Other foods rich in bioflavinoids include the pulp and rind of citrus fruits, broccoli, eggplant, flaxseed, rose hips, berries, whole grains, soybeans and root vegetables. Bioflavinoids are also found in certain herbs, including feverfew, ginkgo biloba, licorice root, and St. John's Wort


thanks, i think i may have read this and asumed the tea is just as good as the rose hips theyre made of. i might just stick with citrus rind though rose hip tea wouldve been a nice less acidic option :)