Evidence supporting the use of: Bioflavonoids (mixed)
For the health condition: Cataracts

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Bioflavonoids, also known as flavonoids, are a group of plant-derived compounds found in many fruits and vegetables. Their use for supporting or treating cataracts is primarily based on traditional or historical practices rather than robust scientific validation. Traditionally, bioflavonoids have been valued for their antioxidant properties, with the belief that they can help protect the eye from oxidative stress, a factor implicated in cataract formation. Early 20th-century and mid-century natural health practitioners suggested that diets rich in bioflavonoids and vitamin C could help maintain eye health and possibly slow cataract development. However, while in vitro and animal studies have shown that certain flavonoids possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, direct clinical evidence in humans demonstrating that mixed bioflavonoids can prevent or treat cataracts is limited and inconclusive. No large, well-controlled trials have established their efficacy for this specific condition. As a result, the use of bioflavonoids for cataracts remains rooted more in tradition and extrapolation from their general antioxidant potential than in direct scientific proof. Most modern clinical guidelines do not recommend bioflavonoids as a primary or adjunctive therapy for cataracts.

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