About Rutin
Rutin is a flavonoid glycoside (quercetin bound to rutinose) found in buckwheat, citrus, and asparagus. Best studied for chronic venous insufficiency — a Cochrane review found moderate evidence that oxerutins (including rutin derivatives) reduce edema and symptoms in CVI. Also demonstrates antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in preclinical models. Less bioavailable than free quercetin but more stable. Enzymatic conversion to quercetin occurs in the gut.
What Rutin supports
- Supports vascular health and capillary integrity
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoid
- May reduce leg swelling in venous insufficiency
How much Rutin to take
Clinical studies typically use 250–500 mg of Rutin. Clinical studies use 250–500 mg/day. Some venous insufficiency trials use up to 1000 mg/day as oxerutins.
- Effective range
- 250–500 mg
Clinical evidence
Moderate clinical evidence. Cochrane review found moderate evidence for reducing swelling in chronic venous insufficiency
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