Vitamin P : Bioflavonoids

Vitamin P is a water-soluble vitamin. Bioflavonoids work well in conjunction with Vitamin C and calcium, and enhance the effects of Vitamin C. Bioflavonoids are ubiquitous in all plants.

Functions
Vitamin P:
Antioxidant
Fights cancer
Prevents heart disease
Aids in pain relief
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-microbial
Anti-allergic
Aids in the treatment of oral herpes
Maintains capillary walls

Sources of Vitamin P:
Peppers
Grapes
Onions
Garlic
Blue and red berries
Cherries
Apricots
Apples
Green and black teas
Soya beans
Citrus pith
Dark chocolate

Deficiency symptoms:
Easy bruising
Broken capillaries
Varicose veins
Bleeding gums
Ulcers
Dizziness

Bioflavonoids are not true Vitamins, but are sometimes referred to as such for ease of classification. Supplemental bioflavonoids are unnecessary provided the diet includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Always check with your doctor before taking supplements of any kind. An excess of any vitamin can have unpleasant side effects. The water soluble vitamins are readily excreted in urine, so toxicity is rare.