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The grape seed extract supplement is bioavailable and performs well in providing antioxidant capacity to the blood relative to many other natural antioxidants such as grapes, grape juice and wine.

After three weeks of supplementing with grape seed extract, the normal cholesterol patients experienced a 9-percent reduction in the bad cholesterol (LDL) and the high cholesterol patients showed a 12-percent decrease in total cholesterol. The antioxidant activity of the grape seed extract supplement was found to be equal to or greater than all other samples tested.

Grape seed extract is a natural plant substance that has a concentrated source of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC). These antioxidants help protect cells from free radical damage and also promote healthy circulation. Grape seed extract is rich in polyphenols, a compound that is high in antioxidants. Studies have shown OPC to be more powerful antioxidants than Vitamin C, Vitamin E and beta-carotene.

Grape seed extract has been shown to remain in the body for as long as three full days, and is 20 times more potent than vitamin C and 50 times more potent than vitamin E .

According to Polyphenolics, Madera, Calif., grape seed extract lowered blood pressure in subjects with metabolic syndrome. Three groups of eight subjects each received either 150 mg or 300mg of grape seed extract a day or a placebo for one month. The subjects who took the extracts showed a significant reduction in blood pressure. The group taking the 300 mg of grape seed extract also had reduced serum oxidized LDL cholesterol levels.

Studies indicate that a minimum of 300mg of grape seed extract supplement is needed to have a sustained level of antioxidant capacity in the blood.

In combination a with Vitamin C Supplement, Grape Seed Extract facilitates wound healing as well.

Grape seed extract is prepared from the seed of grapes. It is available in capsule and tablet forms. Grape seed extract is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. It has been used safely for up to 8 weeks in clinical trials.

Grape Seed Extract 50 mg --  Doctor Approved. This Grape Seed Extract is a super antioxidant far more powerful than vitamins C, E and beta-carotene. Other grape seed extracts often use potentially dangerous chemicals which can leave residues and strip away many of the nutrients.

Grape Seed Extract 100 mg Vegetarian Formula --  Doctor Approved. One of the most powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals, grape seed extract is 20 times more potent than Vitamin C, and 50 times more potent than Vitamin E. Our grape seed extract features LeucoSelect, a premium quality grape seed extract.

Grape Seed Antioxidant -- Grape Seed Antioxidant surrounds the water-soluble PCO molecules with fat-soluble phosphatidylcholine molecules. This combination is easily absorbed and highly bioavailable, so more PCOs are delivered to body tissues.

Double-Strength Grape Seed Antioxidant -- Double-Strength Grape Seed Antioxidant promotes healthy aging and supports healthy vein and capillary structure. Double-Strength Grape Seed Antioxidant is more absorbable than non-Phytosome™ extracts, thanks to a special, patented Phytosome process that promotes targeted delivery to cells and dramatically increases absorbability in the body.

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