Vitamin P, known as Bioflavonoids, aids healthy blood vessels and absorption of vitamin C. Explore information on the health benefits, sources, functions and deficiency of Vitamin P.

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Vitamin P Benefits

Vitamin P is not a vitamin in the true sense of the word. More commonly known by the name of Bioflavonoids, it comprises of a number of different ingredients, which include hesperin, hesperidin, eriodictyol, quercetin, quercertrin, rutin etc. It cannot be produced internally in the body and has to be supplemented by the diet of an individual. Water-soluble companion of ascorbic acid, vitamin P keeps the blood vessels healthy and aids the absorption of vitamin C. In the following lines, we have provided some more information on the benefits, sources, functions and deficiency of Vitamin P. Go through it and explore the vitamin completely.
 
Recommended Daily Intake
There has been no specific dosage recommended in case of vitamin P. However, roughly 500 mg per day of the nutrient will be enough in adults. As for women in menopause, 1000 - 1500 mg a day will be required.
 
Health Benefits 
  • It is believed to aid better circulation and stimulate bile production.
  • It can be used in the treatment as well as prevention of cataracts.
  • It helps strengthen and decrease the permeability of blood vessel walls.
  • It provides protection against infection and blood vessel disease.
  • It is used to treat athletic or sports injuries, as it is helpful in alleviating pain.
  • It has been associated with low blood cholesterol levels.
  • It helps relieve pain in the legs as well as across the back.
  • It prevents hemorrhage and rupture of tiny capillaries.
  • It can lessen the symptoms of prolonged bleeding, low serum calcium and oral herpes.
  • The rutin present in vitamin P is good for lessening bleeding from weak blood vessels.
  • Rutin is used to treat chronic venous insufficiency, glaucoma, hay fever, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, poor circulation, cirrhosis, stress & cataracts.
  • It prevents accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque.
  • It helps reduce the amount of histamine released from the cells. 
Sources 
  • Apples
  • Apricots
  • Bilberry
  • Black currants
  • Broccoli
  • Buckwheat
  • Carrots
  • Cherries
  • Citrus fruits
  • Ginkgo
  • Grapefruit
  • Grapefruit seeds
  • Grapes
  • Green peppers
  • Green tea
  • Hawthorn
  • Mangoes
  • Milk thistle
  • Onions
  • Paprika
  • Prunes
  • Red wine
  • Rose hips
  • Strawberries
  • Tomatoes
  • Yarrow 
Functions 
  • Helps protect vitamin C against oxidation
  • Protects LDL-cholesterol from oxidative damage
  • Promotes non-specific actions of the immune system
  • Involved in maintaining health of the collagen
  • Protects and preserves the structure of the blood capillaries
  • Maintains the walls of blood vessels
  • Increases absorption of vitamin A 
Deficiency
The following symptoms will be seen in case of deficiency of Vitamin P. 
  • Easy bruising
  • Varicose veins

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