The Rundown on Rutin: Harnessing Nature’s Anti-inflammatory Powers

Andrea Breaux
4 min readDec 3, 2023

Inflammation is a natural response of the immune system to injury or infection. However, chronic inflammation can lead to various diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. To keep inflammation in check, it is crucial to exercise, maintain a healthy diet, and manage stress. Rutin, a plant pigment found in various foods has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It can help reduce inflammation in the body, protect the body from damage caused by free radicals, and improve blood circulation. Incorporating rutin-rich foods into your diet can help boost your health and well-being, especially in colder months.

“Uh-oh, I’ve seen that look before.”

Annie laughed and feigned surprise, “Honestly LJ I don’t know what you’re talking about, but I do have some exciting news to share with you.”

“Is this going to involve money, or do I have to plan another veggie garden expansion?”

“It doesn’t involve money, but I do think we need to look at the possibility of planting buckwheat.”

“Because?”

“I’ve been researching a powerful nutrient known as rutin, which is found in certain foods like buckwheat. It has several health advantages that are worth exploring. Including:

1. Anti-inflammatory effects: Rutin is capable of lowering inflammation in the body, thus protecting against diseases such as…

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Andrea Breaux

Andrea started Healthyhealingeats.com based on her goal to inspire a shift in consciousness that recognizes food-as-medicine as the core of good health.