Grape Seed Extract
Grape Seed Extract
60 vegetarian caps
The Possible Benefits of Grape Seed Extract, a Dietary Supplement
• Promotes healthy circulation of the heart and brain and capillary fragility
OPCs are found in the bark of certain trees, in grape seeds, in many types of berries, in certain beans, etc. Because the south of France was blessed with two of the richest sources of OPC's--grapes and the French Maritime Pine--Professor Masquelier had abundant raw material. In 1951, he patented a method of extracting OPC's from pine bark, and in 1970 extended this same technique to cover grape seed. For a number of reasons, however, all research, clinical trials, and the present French pharmaceutical form have used grape seed extract, and in France, where the product has been on the market for years, OPC from grape seeds outsells that from pine bark about 5:1.
The principal reason for the research concentration on grape seeds has been the one year growing cycle (vs. 15 for a pine) and the ability to place radioactive markers in the grape vines to study OPC metabolism. Without doubt, the market dominance of grape seed extracts in Europe comes
not only from this link to the researched product, but because grape seed extract has a higher percentage of proanthocyanidins than pine bark extract (95% vs. 85%), and is less expensive.
As for Professor Masquelier, he favors the grape seed extract product due to its higher OPC content, its lower cost, and its higher content of beneficial gallic acid esters of proanthocyanidins.
Proanthocyanidins have been shown to be among the most potent antioxidants and antimutagens ever tested, and are used clinically in Europe for a number of problems related to poor circulation and free radical production including circulatory problems of the heart and brain, capillary fragility, edema, varicose veins, platelet aggregation and visual disturbances.
Proanthocyanidins are extremely safe, natural compounds found in many foods - although at levels too low to provide major benefit. Grape Seed Extract and Pine Bark Extract are the two main commercial sources of concentrated proanthocyanidins. A proanthocyanidin called B2-3-O-gallate is present only in Grape Seed Extract, not in pine bark, and is the most powerful specific proanthocyanidin yet discovered. Grape Seed Extract is also significantly less expensive and so is arguably the best proanthocyanidin source. An economy level dose of proanthocyanidins is 30-50 mg per day, while 100 mg is a more truly therapeutic dosage. In Europe, where grape seed extract proanthocyanidins have been used clinically and studied for over 20 years, doses from 100 to 400 mg per day are routinely used. Proanthocyanidins are virtually non-toxic at any affordable dose, with grape allergy being the one possible cause for caution
Typical daily doses range from 50-300 mg of grape seed extract.
Serving Size:1 Capsule
Amount Per Serving
Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera) extract(seed) (95% proanthocyanidins) 100 mg
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose and Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Vcap).
Recommended Dosage: 50 to 300 mg per day.
Product Cautions: None
Contains no added starch, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, coloring, or dairy products.
User Testimonies:
After taking Grape Seed Extract for one month, I’ve noticed that I don’t get as severe blocked nose as I used to. Just want to say a big THANK YOU to the wonderful sales lady in the shop!
Sarah Seet, 24 yrs old Female, Ang Mo Kio, Singapore
I exercise 4 times a week and I counter free radicals with Grape Seed Extract every time I work out in the gym. I have been taking Grape Seed Extract for 2 years now, and my friends commented that I look younger than people my age who don’t take antioxidants.
Caroline, 54 yrs Female, Singapore
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