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Grape Seed Extract (along with Pycnogenol, an extract derived from maritime pine bark) is an important source of one of nature's most potent antioxidants, the proanthocyanidins, which are synergistic with Vitamin C - that is, they greatly enhance the activity of Vitamin C in the body. These nutritionally valuable substances have been utilized to treat deteriorating diseases and conditions with great success. Grape Seed extract helps Vitamin C enter the body's cells, thus strengthening the cell membranes, and protecting the cells from oxidative damage. Research has shown that proanthocyanidins (bioflavonoids) serve as anti-inflammatory, antihistamines, antiallergenic and are major free radical scavengers. The proanthocyandins possess up to 50 times stronger antioxidant activity than Vitamin C&E, Beta Carotene or Selenium.
Proanthocyanidins also help promote tissue elasticity, help heal injuries, reduce swelling and edema, restore collagen and improve peripheral circulation. Proanthocyanidins also prevent bruising, strengthen weak blood vessels, protect against atherosclerosis, and reduce histamine production.
For years, those who could afford the high price of Pycnogenol supplements derived significant antioxidant protection against free radicals. Pycnogenol, which is derived from pine bark, contains 85% proanthocyanidin. Grape seed extract contains 95% proanthocyanidin and is far more affordable than Pycnogenol.
The many benefits of Grape Seed Extract include:
- Powerful, natural and hypoallergenic free radical scavenger and antioxidant.
- Highly bioavailable bioflavonoid complex which is rapidly absorbed and distributed throughout the body within minutes.
- Has 50 times greater antioxidant capability than vitamin E and 20 times greater activity than vitamin C (in vitro).
- Inhibits the enzymes which lead to histamine formation.
- Helps increase the effectiveness of vitamin C by acting as a carrier and as a restorer of oxidized vitamin C by working with glutathione.
- Provides protection to brain and spinal nerves from potent free radical damage.
- Removes and prevents lipofuscin formation in the brain and heart, conferring anti-aging benefits.
- Binds to collagen fibers, increasing elasticity and flexibility in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
- Acts as smooth muscle relaxants in blood vessels.
- Is extremely stable on the shelf, showing no loss of potency after 12 years of storage.
- Fully researched and supported by numerous clinical studies for over 26 years.
(This herbal ingredient can be purchased from Viable Herbal Solutions in powdered and capsule form as part of our Single Herb sales program, and in capsule form as part of our Combo Herbs sales programs.)
