However, there are other antioxidants too that are effective in overcoming the toxicity of free radicals in our body. One of them is the grape seed proanthocyandin extract (GSPE) which can prevent many developments of various diseases especially with age such as cancer, inflammation, atherogenesis, ulcerations, cataracts, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke. At present, the red grape seed extract are used as nutritional supplements by many. Besides the grape seeds, other sources of PACs are cocoa, apples, peanuts, almonds, various berries such as the cranberries and blue berries.
It is beneficial to the brain since it can cross the blood brain barrier. It is an antiallergic compound since it reduces the histamine synthesis. In general, GSPE containing proanthocyanadins (PACs), a sub group of bioflavonoid is emerging as a ‘Super antioxidant’ that can cure many diseases. Grape seed extract helps mop up free radicals that may cause damage to healthy tissue. OPC's can help regenerate oxidized vitamin C and vitamin E providing an extended antioxidant value to these molecules. If you require any assistance with our grape seed extract, feel free to contact our knowledgeable sales team.
Grape seeds are waste products of the winery and grape juice industry. Grape seed extract as a food additives provides a concentrated source of polyphenols, most of which are proanthocyanidins. The antioxidant power of proanthocyanidins is 20 times greater than vitamin E and 50 times greater than vitamin C. The most abundant phenolic compounds isolated from grape seed are catechins, epicatechin, procyanidin, and some dimers and trimers.
Proanthocyanidin-rich grape seed extract was orally administered to 12 Japanese women with chloasma for 6 months. The first 6 months of grape seed extract intake improved or slightly improved chloasma in 10 of the 12 women (83%) and following 5 months of intake improved or slightly improved chloasma in 6 of the 11 candidates (54%).
Other food additives: Lycopene Xanthan Gum
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