Study Links Quercetin-Rich Foods Such as Apples and Onions to Lower Frailty Risk in Aging Adults

Study Links Quercetin-Rich Foods Such as Apples and Onions to Lower Frailty Risk in Aging Adults

A long-term analysis of Framingham Heart Study participants found that every additional 10 milligrams of dietary quercetin per day was associated with a 35% lower risk of developing frailty, pointing to common plant foods as a potentially important tool for preserving strength and independence with age.

The frailty-fighting superfood: How quercetin in apples and onions builds resilient aging

The research emphasizes improving the quality of life (“health span”) and preventing frailty—characterized by exhaustion, weakness and weight loss—rather than just extending lifespan. Analyzing decades of data from the Framingham Heart Study, researchers found a strong link between higher dietary intake of plant compounds called flavonols and a reduced risk of developing frailty later in […]