Quercetin is a zinc ionophore with antiviral activity | Rhonda Patrick

Quercetin is a flavonoid found in capers, peppers, and onions. It has been identified as a zinc ionophore which is a compound that can transport zinc ions across a cell membrane. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses quercetin’s identified antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-1 and its role in zinc transport. This clip was taken from the COVID-19 Q&A #1 with Rhonda Patrick found at #Quercetin #antiviral #zincionophore About FoundMyFitness: Rhonda Patrick has a Ph.D. in biomedical science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She also has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in biochemistry/chemistry from the University of California. She has done extensive research on aging, cancer, and nutrition.