| Scientists have discovered that certain nutrients can
help you look younger and feel healthier. An important
nutrient in the quest for anti-aging and anti-disease treatment is Grape
seed extract. Grape seed is known as a powerful antioxidant.
Antioxidant protection helps protect the body from
premature aging, disease and decay. Antioxidants are
needed to neutralize free radicals. Free radicals play a major role in the development of
degenerative diseases, cardiovascular
diseases, strokes
and aging. The antioxidant capacity of grape seed extract
comes from proanthocyanidins (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) (OPCs). Scientific studies have shown
that proanthocyanidins antioxidant power is 20 times
stronger than Vitamin C and 50 times stronger than vitamin E.
Healthy Looking Appearance & Better Health
Extensive research suggests that Grape Seed extract (proanthocyanidins)
may be beneficial in many areas of health due to its
antioxidant effect. Grape Seed Extract has the ability to
bond with collagen; promotes youthful skin,
cell health, elasticity and flexibility. Other studies
show that grape seed extract proanthocyanidins help
protect the body from sun damage and help improve vision. Grape Seed Extract has been shown to improve flexibility
in joints, arteries and body tissues such as the heart.
Research studies have shown that Grape seed extract helps
improve blood circulation by strengthening capillaries,
arteries and veins.
Research Studies
Proanthocyanidins have been used therapeutically for
decades in Europe to improve circulation, reduce
edema and varicose veins.
In a double blind study of 50 patients with chronic
venous insufficiency, Grape Seed Extract alleviated
symptoms of this circulatory disorder. A study of 25 patients with high blood pressure or
diabetes
who were given 150 milligrams of proanthocyanidins per
day showed a significant increase in capillary strength
as compared to the placebo group. A double blind, placebo
controlled study involving 92 patients with peripheral
venous insufficiency showed that proanthocyanidins
substantially reduced pain, night time cramps and
subjective edema.
Youthful Eyesight - Vision Research
Declining vision is common with aging.
According to a recent clinical study; proanthocyanidins may play a role in improving vision. In a research study,
100 people who were free of eye defect and eyes disease
were given 200 milligrams of proanthocyanidins daily for
four weeks. The subjects were tested for their resistance
to blinding and their eyesight in dim light. 98 out of
100 test subjects showed an improvement in vision; as a
result of supplementing with proanthocyanidins ( grape
seed extract ).
Proanthocyanadin, the active ingredient of grape seed
extract has been proven to be 20 times more potent than Vitamin C and 50 times more potent
than Vitamin E as an antioxidant! Science News
magazine, the weekly news magazine of Science, published
the findings of Dr. Ho (Tufts University, Medford, MA) on
February 22, 1997. Dr. Ho found a direct link between
free radicals and prostate cancer. This
type of cancer is the second leading cause of cancer
deaths in men. It afflicts 50-70% of all men in Western
countries by age 70. The article in Science News goes on
to say: "New findings in this area suggest that
dietary and other antioxidant therapies may hold great
promise for curbing this scourge." The article
states further: "Several studies have found that men
taking vitamin E, a potent antioxidant, are far less
likely to develop prostate cancer than men who don't
supplement their diets with the vitamin." Remember
that Grape Seed Extract is 50 times more potent than vitamin E as an antioxidant!
Grape Seed Extract is good
for:
o Living Longer And Healthier
o Preventing Development Of Diseases
o Improving Eyesight, The Eyes Of Youth
o Reducing Varicose Veins
o Improving Flexibility of Joints And Arteries
o Youthful Appearance
Grape Seed Extract is also known as:
Vitis vinifera, Pinebark, Pinus maritima, Pycnogenol
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