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| Smart Basics Grape Seed Extract -- 100 mg / 60 Caps |
Click on the photo for more information and prices 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. These nutritionally valuable substances have been utilized to treat deteriorating diseases and conditions with great success. Research has shown that proanthocyanidins (bioflavonoids) serve as anti-inflammatories, antihistamines, antiallergenics, and are major free radical scavengers. The proanthocyandins possess up to 50 times stronger antioxidant activity than Vitamin CE, 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. Grapeseed extract contains 95% proanthocyanidin and is far more affordable than pycnogenol. Research Summary: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 antiaging benefits.Binds to collagen fibers, increasing elasticity and flexibility in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.Acts as smooth mu |