Does quercetin help with allergies?

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    Last Updated: April 17, 2025

    Some in vitro evidence has found that quercetin can stabilize mast cells (which release histamine during allergic reactions) and inhibit the inflammatory pathways associated with allergic diseases like allergic rhinitis.[1] However, human research is scarce.

    There is one randomized controlled trial that found some benefit in improving symptoms of allergic rhinitis, but this has yet to be confirmed in other trials.[2]

    Overall, quercetin might help with allergies, but more research is needed to determine how effective it truly is.