Relationship: Cystic Fibrosis and quercetin

Evidence supporting the use of: Quercetin
For the health condition: Cystic Fibrosis

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Quercetin, a plant-derived flavonoid, has attracted some scientific interest as a potential adjunct therapy for Cystic Fibrosis (CF). The rationale is primarily based on preclinical studies. CF is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, resulting in defective chloride channel function. Some research suggests that quercetin can act as a "CFTR potentiator," meaning it may help improve the function of certain mutant CFTR proteins, notably the F508del mutation, which is the most common. Additionally, quercetin has demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically help mitigate the chronic inflammation and oxidative stress seen in CF patients. However, most of the evidence comes from cell culture studies and animal models. Only a limited number of small pilot clinical trials have been conducted in humans, and these have yielded inconclusive results regarding efficacy and safety. There is currently insufficient high-quality clinical evidence to recommend quercetin as a standard therapy for CF, and its use should be considered experimental. Notably, quercetin is not a part of traditional medicine for CF, as CF is a relatively recently characterized genetic disease. In summary, while there is a scientific rationale and some preliminary data, robust clinical trials are lacking, so the evidence for quercetin’s use in CF is currently very weak.

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Aging (prevention)
Allergies (food)
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disorders
Bladder (ulcerated)
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Bruises (healing)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Capillary Weakness
Cardiovascular Disease
Cartilage Damage
Cataracts
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Circulation (to the brain)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colitis
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Conjunctivitis
Contagious Diseases
Cough (damp)
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Cytomealovirus
Dementia
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Edema
Fatigue
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hypertension
Inflammation
Influenza
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Detoxification
Lupus
Memory and Brain Function
Multiple Sclerosis
Osteoporosis
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Prostatitis
Psoriasis
Rhinitis
Rhinitis, Allergic
Sinus Infection
Skin (infections)
Sneezing
Triglycerides (high)
Ulcers

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Evidence supporting the use of: Quercetin
For the health condition: Cystic Fibrosis

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Evidence supporting the use of: QuercetinFor the health condition: Cystic Fibrosis

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Evidence supporting the use of: Quercetin
For the health condition: Cystic Fibrosis