In the plant kingdom, quercetin aids in plant defence mechanisms, offering protection against environmental stressors such as UV radiation and pathogens
For example, its involved in the synthesis of the inflammatory mediators leukotrienes and prostaglandins
Oxidative stressan imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in your bodyand low amounts of vitamin E and alpha-lipoic acid can cause glutathione levels to decline (4)
For instance, IL-17 and IL-6, which are typical cytokines observed in GD patients and animal models (35, 59), can disrupt the normal structure and function of the BBB
(PubMed) Taubert D, Glockner R, Muller D, Schomig E