Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins Introduction and Its Benefit Applications.

Contents

• Chemical Info:Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins.
• Introduction:Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins.
• Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins Discovery Story.
• Natural sources:Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins.
• Common Benefits of Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins.
• Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins Safety and Toxicity.
• Research Update:Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Boost immune system
Protection from arteriosclerosis
Enhance connective tissue health
Reduces lipid peroxidation
Boosts the effects of vitamin C
Lower cholesterol levels
Reduces inflammation and edema
Reduced cancer risk
Reduced risk of stroke and heart attack
Effective antioxidant for brain and nerve tissue
Possible arthritis reduction and relief
Helps prevent inflammation of lung tissues
Potential anti-aging benefits
Protect the blood vessels in the brain.
Reduction and repair of UV damage to cells
Reduction of muscle cramps
Potential for reduction of diabetic retinopathy
Appears to enhance and augment the antioxidant properties of vitamins E, C, and A.
Reduce histamine production, and are used in the treatment of allergies.
Help improve circulation by strengthening capillary walls.
Inhibit enzymes that break down collagen. Proanthocyanidins help collagen repair.
Internal sunscreen. Inhibiting the daily effects the Sun's rays have on our skin is our best defense against the aging of our skin.

Properties:

Antioxidant:this properties make grape seed extract useful in wide application field including Cardiovascular,maintains normal blood flow,healthy circulatory system,strengthening capillary walls and reducing leakage.
Proanthocyanidins are found in high concentrations from such sources as: cranberries, grape skins, grape seeds, pine bark, lemon tree bark, and hazel nut tree leaves. The two most common and richest known sources are grape seed extract and pine bark extract.
Dosage:maintaining general health is 50 mg to 200 mg per day.

Safety and Toxicity:

Acute toxicity(LD50):Grape Seed Extract.OPCs.LD50-Lethal dose,50 percent kill.Oral.Rodent-mouse.>4000 mg/kg. LD50-Lethal dose,50 percent kill.Oral.Rodent-rat.>4000 mg/kg.

Reference:

• 1.Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins,OPCs:Introduction and Its Benefit Applications.

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♣ last edit date:28th,Oct.2010.