Substance found in fruits and vegetables reduces likelihood of the flu

Mice given quercetin, a naturally occurring substance found in fruits and vegetables, were less likely to contract the flu, according to a study published by The American Physiological Society. The study also found that stressful exercise increased the susceptibility of mice to the flu, but quercetin canceled out that negative effect.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news139657798.html">Substance found in fruits and vegetables reduces likelihood of the flu</a></p> <p>Mice given quercetin, a naturally occurring substance found in fruits and vegetables, were less likely to contract the flu, according to a study published by The American Physiological Society. The study also found that stressful exercise increased the susceptibility of mice to the flu, but quercetin canceled out that negative effect.</p>