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Grape seed extract information pageGrape seed extract helps to protect cells from the damage caused by oxidation and free radicals and also promotes healthy circulation.
Procyanidolic oligomers - grape seed extractIt is beneficial in treating degenerative and deteriorating diseases because of the potent antioxidant qualities it has. More information on free radicals please click here. Some expensive supplements, derived from pine bark, contain 85% proanthocyanidin while grapeseed extract contains 95% proanthocyanidin. It helps increase the effectiveness of vitamin C by acting as a carrier and as a restorer of oxidized vitamin C by working with glutathione. These nutrients belong to the flavonoid family. The action of this nutrient is to act as an antioxidant and stabilize collagen and elastin - both important proteins in connective tissues, as well as blood vessels and muscles. Although they are not essential nutrients to the body they do have a part to play in achieving optimum health. These nutrients are water-soluble and free of side effects since excess is simply excreted in the urine. Another positive effect of these flavonoids in the body is the sparing of consumption of vitamin C. PCO help with increasing intra cellular vitamin C levels, decreasing capillary permeability and fragility, scavenges oxidants and free radicals and uniquely binds to collagen in order to protect it from destruction. Free radicalsThese nutrients are also helpful as anti-inflammatory, antihistamines, and anti-allergens and are very effective free radical scavengers. They possess up to 50 times stronger antioxidant activity than those of vitamin C and E, Beta Carotene or Selenium. They are great to promote tissue elasticity, healing injuries, reducing swelling, edema, as well as improving circulation. With all of these properties it is clear to see that it is great for anti-aging and anti-disease treatment. Daily intake of these nutrients, as well as other antioxidants, will help with preventing premature aging, diseases and decay. It has also been reported that it is helpful in fighting varicose veins as well as high blood pressure and diabetes. In certain individuals vision improved as well as general well-being. Grape seed extract is contained in the following Zest for Life products
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