Posted by mocdoc on June 18, 2001, at 11:52:46
Quercetin is a bioflavonoid recommended for prostatitis which I suffer from along with Bipolar II disorder. I have started and stopped quercetin (400 mg thrice daily) on three occasions (but never again!) and each time have become depressed after 2-5 days. A prominent urologist who frequently prescribes quercetin told me he never saw anyone get depressed on it (but maybe he has no depressives or Bipolars in his practice). Quercetin inhibits cytochrome P-450 metabolism and dietary flavonoids in sufficient amounts inhibit 11 beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, which would raise cortisol levels-bad news for Bipolars! I guess lots of licorice would do the same.Has anyone ever heard of quercetin causing depression?
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