Botanical Name:   Grape Seed

Grape Seed Facts
Grape Seed comes from the tiny seeds of red grapes, and they are a rich source of flavanoids called proanthocyanidins, which have tremendous health-promoting effects for the body. They are believed to be protective against cancer and heart disease. Grape Seed not only delivers antioxidant protection throughout the body, but it is one of the few substances that protects the brain cells, too.

How Grape Seed Works
Grape Seed contains bioflavonoids called proanthocyanidins, which greatly enhance Vitamin C activity to strengthen cell membranes and protect them from oxidation damage. Grape Seed's antioxidant properties work to strengthen capillaries, by protecting against free radicals and enhancinig collage production (a protein fiber necessary for cell growth and repair). It helps with allergies by inhibiting the release of histamines, and Grape Seed's bioflavonoids have an antiinflammatory effect, which inhibit the release of certain enzymes that promote inflammation. Grape seed encourages good circulation and blood vesel health.

Possible Benefits

• Antiaging benefits
• Potent antioxidants for cancer prevention and to deter tumor growth
• Prevents heart disease by lowering the bad (LDL) cholesterol and promoting healthy blood vessels
• Helps combat macular degeneration by increasing circulation to the eyes
• Reinforces skin collagen and reduces rate of collagen breakdown
• Promotes good circulation and strengthening of capillaries
• Good antiinflammatory for arthritis
• Good for treatment of varicose veins and blood vessel disorders
• Helpful with healing of woudns, bruising and fragile skin
• Helps with allergies by inhibiting release of histimines

Usage Guidelines
Grape Seed has no known side effects or toxicity. For most effectiveness, try to take supplements around the same time each day.