AEQUUS Grape Seed Extract 100mg Antioxidant Protection

Grape Seed Extract helps maintain antioxidant health. It contains oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC), which are naturally occurring bioflavonoids. Grape Seed Extract is a nutritional supplement that helps strengthen vessel walls, prevent the breakdown of blood vessels and protect damaged vessels from excessive leaking. Grape Seed Extract helps improve cosmetic and medical conditions related to varicose and spider veins.

Each capsule contains:

Grape Seed Extract (vitis vinifera) 100mg
Cirus Bioflavonoids 300mg
Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) 60mg
Calcium 6mg

Format:

Capsules x 60 [$0.17 per capsule]

Highlights:

20 times more antioxidant power than Vitamin C
Helpful for circulatory concerns including varicose veins, cardiovascular function and eye health.

Important Information:

Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy milk, egg, preservatives or color. Sealed for freshness and your protection. Store in a cool dry place.

Dosage:

As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily with meals.

Related Information:

What is Grape Seed?
The active ingredient in Grape Seed are OPCs. OPC supplements are made from two sources, grape seed (Vitis vinifera) and pine bark. The cardiovascular benefits of drinking red wine are due in part to the antioxidants from OPCs. Grape seed extract can be purchased as a powdered beverage or encapsulated extract. Grape seed supplements should be standardized as an assurance of the amount of OPCs they contain. Pine bark extract is found as encapsulated extract. It should also be standardized as an assurance of the amount of OPCs it contains. Pycnogenol is a trademarked name for pine bark extract.

Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) are a group of flavonoids that have powerful antioxidant potential. Antioxidants protect cells from oxidative damage by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that in their bid to become more stable must bump into healthy cells and cause damage. They are produced in the body as a byproduct of normal metabolism or can come from pollutants, UV radiation, infections and the liver’s processing of toxins.

Why do I need Grape Seed?
Grape Seed helps strengthen the entire vascular system. OPCs prevent capillary leakage in the legs, eyes and skin reducing fluid retention. Without OPCs, destructive enzymes are free to attack the structure of the blood vessels. Free radicals further degenerate these vessels, causing lesions that become traps for bad cholesterol (LDL). Once LDL cholesterol has been trapped it attracts calcium. Cholesterol and calcium build up to form plaque, which narrows the arteries and encourages blood clot formation.

It also strengthens collagen. Collagen is an essential and major component of muscles, tendons, ligaments, teeth, gums, eyes and blood vessels. OPCs attach themselves to collagen where it blocks the harmful effects of destructive enzymes, such as collagenase. This protective action strengthens collagen protein, improving elasticity and resiliency. Although no substance can completely prevent the aging process, Grape Seed helps to avert premature aging by reducing free radical induced weakening of collagen.

Collagen, the protein constituent of connective tissue, exists throughout the body in pairs of strands. Hydrogen bridges connect these strands and give collagen its strength. As we grow older, collagen is weakened by excessive cross-linking. Cross-linking occurs when the bonds between collagen strands become weakened by free radicals. OPCs help form and strengthen the hydrogen bridges that hold the collagen strands together. Collagen that is weak and inflexible contributes to premature aging. Visible signs of weak collagen are wrinkles and sagging skin. The OPCs other than those supplied by Grape Seed support the body's ability to maintain and enhance the health of connective tissue and the elasticity of skin.

CLINICAL STUDIES ON GRAPE SEED: In studies, OPCs are shown to be far more powerful than antioxidants like vitamins E and C. Additionally they work with the primary antioxidant in the liver, glutathione and recycle vitamin C so it can continue to fight free radicals. OPCs are easily taken in by the body and even cross the blood brain barrier to provide protection to our brain and nerves. OPCs are used for cardiovascular health because they strengthen the collagen lining of vessels, thus increasing circulation, and decreasing inflammation and blood clots. OPCs have anti-aging properties because they protect the body from environmental pollutants, keep tissues, like the skin, elastic and keep the immune system in good working order (to prevent cancer formation).