Grape Skin

History:

Grapes appear to have originated in the Mediterannean regions of southern Europe and Middle East, thriving in deep, moist, humus-rich, neutral-to-alkaline soil in sun and warm climates; and the Grape's hardiness varies according to the cultivar. Going back thousands of years, the Grape was a wild vine. If untended, it grows like a tree and wraps around anything in its way, like ivy on walls, and different sub-species were created through natural selection, resulting in mutations of the vine. Cultivation of the Grape occurred in pre-historic or early historic times in southwest Asia or southern Transcaucasia (Armenia and Georgia), and cultivation of the domesticated grape, Vitis vinifera, spread to other parts of the Old World over the years. Wine is the fermented juice of Grapes, and it has been used in various cultures for at least 4,500 years, originating most likely in the Middle East. Egyptian records, dating from 2500 B.C., refer to wines, and there are frequent references to wine in the Old Testament. Wine was also used by early Minoan, Greek and Etruscan civilizations, and we can thank the Roman army for introducing the rootstocks and winemaking throughout Europe as they created an expanding Roman Empire. Centuries later, the role of wine for sacramental use in Christian Churches helped to maintain the industry after the fall of the Roman Empire. Modern science has now confirmed the health benefits included in the juice, skin and seeds of the Red Grape; and Grape Skin and Red Wine extracts possess high concentrations of proanthocyanidins that confer high antioxidant and free radical benefits for healthy cell integrity, as well as enzymes (sirutins), phenolic and polyphenolic compounds (including catechin, quercetin, the all-important Resveratrol, et al) for platelet health (clotting) in the blood. (Grape Skins are a good source of anthocyanin pigments, notably the 3-glucosides of malvidin and cyanidin, tartaric esters of hydroxycinnamic acids, monomeric and dimeric flavanols). Grape Skin contains both fructose and glucose, but in lesser levels than the full fruit and juice. It is interesting to remember the "French Paradox." French diets include more than thirty percent more fat than the diets of Americans, but the French people suffer forty percent fewer heart attacks, and this is said to be due to their consumption of Red Wine. Researchers in France have compiled a guide, or textbook, that outlines the various therapies derived from Grape Seeds, Grape Skins, Red Wine and their respective benefits. The new trend has been dubbed "Vinotherapy," and spas throughout the world are beginning to explore the benefits of Red Wine Grapes for antioxidant and detoxifying qualities and for healthy cells. Grape Skin supplements provide a convenient way to enjoy this simple fruit's many benefits.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warnings or contraindications with the use of Grape Skin Herbal Supplements; however, it is advisable that women with estrogen receptor-positive cancers should not take supplements with resveratrol without consulting a physician. Speak with your physician if you are taking blood thinning, anticoagulant medication (aspirin, warfarin, etc.)

Capsule Information:
Our Grape Skin supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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The information presented herein by Herbal Extracts Plus is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.