Is dihydroquercetin taxifolin the same as quercetin?

Dihydroquercetin and quercetin are two different substances. Dihydroquercetin, also known as taxifolin, dihydro quercetin, or dhq quercetin. With the molecular formula C15H12O7, is a dihydro flavonol compound extract from plants. Quercetin, with the molecular formula C15H10O7, belongs to the flavonoids.

As plant extracts, their molecular formulas are very similar. They also have very similar Chinese names, which causes many people to confuse them especially in China – a major plant extraction manufacturing country.

Tuy nhiên, although the quercetin and taxifolin molecules are very similar in structure, their extract are from different plant sources, and their application markets and functions are also different. Unlike quercetin, taxifolin dihydroquercetin is not common in plants, it is difficult to extract. Dhq quercetin is more precious, so the price difference between the two varies a lot.

Plant source

• Dihydroquercetin belongs to the vitamin P family. The content in plants is low, generally 2 to 3%, mainly sourced from Pinaceae plants such as larch and Douglas fir.
• Quercetin exist in the stem bark, flowers, leaves, buds, seeds, and fruits of many plants. It is also exist in common foods, such as onions, potatoes, apples, vân vân. The content is higher in traditional Chinese medicine, vegetables, fruits, and red wine.

Market Policy

Quercetin

• In 2010, quercetin passed the GRAS certification of the US FDA and can be used in beverages, cereal products, pasta, processed fruits and juices, and gummies, with a maximum content of 500 mg per serving.
• In Japan and South Korea, quercetin is as a food additive. The intake of quercetin by people in most countries is generally 10~20mg/d.
• In China, foods can not add quercetin yet.

Advantage Function

Dihydroquercetin has pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer, and is widely used in the field of medicine. Ngoài ra, dhq quercetin has certain effects on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, bệnh tiểu đường, and other chronic diseases.

Compared with dihydroquercetin, the main pharmacological activity of quercetin relies on its detoxifying and antibacterial abilities. Research shows that quercetin can enhance the body’s immunity, promote wound healing and reduce inflammatory symptoms. Đồng thời, quercetin can also fight against a variety of bacterial and fungal infections, including tuberculosis, pneumonia, and candida infections.

For positive effects on human health, dihydroquercetin (taxifolin) is better than quercetin in all aspects. Our Kintai is a Dihydroquercetin taxifolin manufacturer and cGMP, ISO, HACCP certificates. If you want to learn more about larch extract dihydro quercetin powder, click here and read more.