This powerful antioxidant derives its effectiveness from proanthocyanidins (OPC), a class of nutrients belonging to the flavonoid family. They play a major role in the stabilization of collagen and maintenance of the connective tissue that support organs, joints, blood vessels, and muscle.1 With stronger, more elastic tissues, our whole body is more healthy. Joints can move pain-free, artery and vessel walls can be more pliable to increase circulation, and cellular membranes can be more permeable to detoxify the body.

Grape Seed Extract has the ability to bond with collagen, Collagen is the main protein of connective tissue. It is very durable, and is the main component of ligaments and tendons. It is responsible for skin elasticity, and its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging. Collagen is also present in the cornea.2

All these advantages can lead to a reduce risk of heart disease, stroke, Fibromyalgia( chronic muscle pain and stiffness.), macular degeneration, and cataracts.

A more recent discovery has found that grapeseed extract may be useful in relieving symptoms of Chronic Vein Insufficiency (CVI), a condition where veins cannot efficiently return blood from the limbs back to the heart. It may occur following excessive blood clotting (such as deep vein thrombosis) and leg veins inflammation. or from the failure of the vein valves to close properly and to hold blood against gravity. It is characterized by sluggish movement of blood from the veins and results in swelling, cramping, and dull pain and/or heaviness. French studies have determined that small amounts of grape seed extract (~150mg/day), have produced consistent results. In double blind studies. Positive reports were noted in just 4 weeks.3

HELPS:
Regulate Collagen Formation
Reduce Risk Factors For Fibromyalgia
Relievfe Sympomts Of Chronic Vein Insufficiency (CVI)

1. Mitcheva M, et al; Cell Mol Bio ©1993;39:443-8.
2. referenced from: en.wikipedia.org
3. Thebaut, JF et al, Gazette Medicale ©1985