Grape Seed Extract

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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: A Powerful Antioxidant

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.

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 with Vitamin C, Grape Seed Extract facilitates wound healing as well.

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