Quercetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables, has attracted attention for its anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic properties. Recent studies indicate that it may influence glycolysis, a metabolic process closely linked to liver fibrosis.

Women with higher levels of essential minerals circulating in their blood during pregnancy, particularly copper and manganese, along with vitamin B12, had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure in middle age, about 20 years later, according to new research.