Monday, April 30, 2007

vitis vinifera

Grape seed extract is an extract from grape seeds. The seeds are usually from red grapes which have a high content of compounds known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). The OPCs are chemically known as flavonoids or polyphenols. Grape seed has a wide range of therapeutic uses, from preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease to alleviating symptoms of allergies, ulcers, and cataracts. The antioxidant properties of grape seed extract helps to slow down the aging process. Procyanidins, a group of compounds found in the extract increase the effectiveness of other antioxidants, especially vitamin C and vitamin E, by helping them regenerate after neutralizing free radicals in the blood and tissue.

Since Grape seed extract have an impact on even the tiniest blood vessels, it benefits circulation in the eye. It is very useful in the combat against macular degeneration and cataracts, two of the most common causes of blindness in older people. Grape Seed extract is also helpful for persons who spend a lot of time in front a computer because it can reduce eyestrain connected to computer monitor work and improve contrast vision. Grape seed extract is one of the ingredients in Eye Combo.

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