Grape Seed Antioxidant

Grape Seed extract demonstrates excellent antioxidant qualities by scavenging free radicals and exhibits significantly greater antioxidant effects than Vitamin C, E and Beta-carotene. Recent research indicates that Grape Seed Extract is 50 times stronger than Vitamin E and 20 times stronger than Vitamin C. Some recent studies have shown that Grape Seed Extract also prevents Vitamin E loss by causing alpha-tocopherol radicals to revert to their Antioxidant form. It is essential in the synthesis of collagen, with the ability to cross link collagen fibres, which strengthens and also stabalises the capillary walls. Grape Seed Extract provides additional support for any healing of wounds and related skin disorders.

Several studies have demonstrated that Grape Seed Extract has cancer fighting qualities and it strongly suppresses tumour growth and has a cytoxic activity against a range of cancer cells, including breast, lung, prostate and gastric cells. There is also evidence that Grape Seed Extract has an anti-inflammatory effect on your body. It offers cardio-protective effects too, considering its antioxidant, antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory actions which may indicate a role in fighting heart disease. Grape Seed Extract was recently found to stabalise diabetic retinopathy in 80% of subjects compared with 47% who took placebos in double-blind testing. Most clinical research has been conducted in Europe and suggests that it is well tolerated and generally safe, however people taking anti-coagulants should refer to their health professional before taking this substance. See research information on grape seed