Grape Seeds: Top Supplements for Healthy Immune System Provide Viable Herbal Solutions for Cancer, Aging, Vision, and Skin Health Grape Seed (Vitis vinifera) contains a many health-giving active ingredients, such as protein, lipids, carbohydrates and polyphenols (which come mainly in the form of flavonoids, also known as procyanidolic oligomers (PCOs or procyanidins or bioflavonoids). It has been considered as one of the top super foods for health. Antioxidant Properties: Grape seed definitely belongs to the long list of foods high in antioxidants. The antioxidant power of polyphenols is 20 times more powerful than vitamin E, and 50 times greater than vitamin C. These antioxidant compounds have been shown to help protect against free radicals, the unstable molecules that damage cells and tissues throughout the body. Grape seed also exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-arthritic, and anti-microbial activity. Researches have shown that grape seed could be a potential natural cancer cure. AntiAging Properties: Researchers are now linking free radicals to more than 100 diseases including cataracts, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. Besides all the above disease prevention properties, procyanidins are thought to protect the body from premature ageing by increasing vitamin C levels in the cells and scavenging for toxins so the organs can get rid of them. The body produces some enzymes designed to fight free radicals, but our natural defenses can easily be overwhelmed by poor diet, stress, pollution, and other modern problems. .

Healthy Skin Properties: Grape seed tones the capillaries and increase blood supply to the skin to reinforce the bonding structure of collagen, the substance that makes up blood vessels, skin, gums, bones, teeth, hair, and body tissues. The bonding promotes cell health and skin elasticity, making it more youthful.

Procyanidins additionally help protect the body from sun damage, which can also cause premature wrinkles and premature ageing of the skin. When applied topically, grape seed extract also acts as an alpha-hydroxy acid, and is used in many cosmetic lotions and creams designed to improve skin tone and diminish fine wrinkles Vision Properties: Furthermore, grape seed extract has demonstrated an ability to improve a number of vision problems, including computer-related fatigue and sensitivity to glare. In another study, nearsighted patients taking grape seed extract experienced greater visual improvement than a placebo group. Healthy Heart Properties: Grape seed, a best antioxidant fruit, has shown benefits in reducing capillary fragility caused by hypertension and diabetes. Grape seeds ability to protect cells and tissues from free radical damage is also helpful against heart disease. One study indicates that grape seed is more effective than vitamin C and E in protecting smokers against cell damage caused by tobacco-induced free radicals. One other of the grapes beneficial & active property is called resveratrol. This chemical is found primarily in the skin and seeds and includes all those above mentioned characteristics, but it also has neuroprotective capabilities to help the brain and its processes work efficiently. Resveratrol has also demonstrated an ability to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and provide antioxidant protection; some studies have shown that resveratrol may even help slow tumor growth. Grape Seed Extract is featured in Natural Assets' AbsoGreens, CholestMin, and Formula for Skin Plus References: Blumenthal M. Busse W. Goldberg A, et al., eds . The Complete German Commission E. Monographs. Austin, TX: The American Botanical Council; Boston: Integrative Medical Communications, 1998 Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements, Michael T. Murray, N.D., Prima Health (A Division of Prima Publishing), 1996. McGuffin M, Hobbs C., Upton R., et al, eds. . American Herbal Products Associations Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton and New York: CRS Press LLC, 1997 Bagchi D, Krohn RL, Garg A, et al. Comparative in vitro and in vivo free radical scavenging abilities of grape seed proanthocyanidins. The FASEB Journal. 11(3): 4, 1997a Masquelier J. Procyanidolic oligomers (leucoyanidins). Parfums Cosmsetiques Aromes. 1990; 95: 89-97 Facino RM, Carini M, Aldini G, et al. Free radicals scavenging action and anti-enzyme activities of procyanidines from Vitis vinifera (Grape Seed). Arzneimittel-Forschung 1994; 44(1): 592-601

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