Grapeseed (95% Proanthocyanidins)

History:

Seeds of the fruit of the vine - once discarded as waste after the juice was pressed out for wine - have become the source of an exceptional dietary supplement. Red 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. Grapes were first cultivated near the Caspian Sea, and their use as food and drink had spread throughout the Mediterranean world before The Bible was written. They were cultivated in Egypt over four thousand years ago, and even the ancient Greeks believed that wine bestowed wonderful health benefits. Wine was also used by early Minoan and Etruscan civilizations, and we can thank the mighty Roman army for introducing the rootstocks and winemaking throughout Europe as they created an expanding Roman Empire. Centuries later the role of Red Wine for sacramental use in Christian Churches helped to maintain the industry after the Fall of the Roman Empire. Today, Grapeseeds (along with the skins and fruits) are known as an important source of one of nature's most potent antioxidants, tannin compounds also called proanthocyanidins (also knowns as OPCs for oligomeric procyanidins or PCOs for procyanidolic oligomers). They are classified as flavonols; and the way in which these versatile compounds are distinct from flavonoids is their simple chemical structure, which allows them to be readily absorbed into the bloodstream. They counter fat-soluble and water-soluble oxidants, thus supporting cell health.. OPCs may also be derived from Pine Bark and are present in Red Wine Extract, Hops, various flowers, fruits, berries, nuts and beans, but Grapeseed may be the richest source of these important nutrients. Grapeseed is also contains phenolic and polyphenolic compounds (including catechin and the all-important Resveratrol, etc.), that support healthy blood consistency (and should not be taken with blood thinning meds). Proanthocyanidins provide the principal vasoactive polyphenols in Red Wine Grapes and Grapeseed.  Other constituents include proteins (leucine, arginine, cystine, phenylalanine, valine), tannins, lipids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic acids), sitosterol, phosphatidylserine, lecithin, beta-carotene, vitamin E compounds and bioflavonoids (apigenin, quercetin) that exert vitamin-C-like effects.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, one (1) time each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Do not take Grapeseed Herbal Supplement if you have anemia or if you are taking blood-thinning medication (aspirin, Coumadin, etc.). Since the tannin content of Grapeseed is high, it may counter the effects of iron supplements and should be taken at a different time.

Capsule Information:
Our Grapeseed (95% Proanthocyanidins) 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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