- A highly potent phyto-antioxidant - 95% polyphenol content Usage: Take 1 to 2 capsules per day, or as directed by your qualified health consultant. Jarrow Formulas OPCs + 95 contains 95% polyphenols from grape seeds (Vitis vinifera), a highly potent phyto-antioxidant. Procyanidins are formed by condensation (polymerization) of flavans (also called catechins) into dimers and oligomers. Scientific References 1. Int J Clin Pract. 2006 Nov;60(11):1484-92. Flavonoid-rich grapeseed extracts: a new approach in high cardiovascular risk patients? Kar P et al. 2. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006 Jun;32(6):1041-5. Ingestion of IH636 grape seed proanthocyanidin extract to prevent selenite-induced oxidative stress in experimental cataract. Durukan AH et al. 3. J Agric Food Chem. 2004 Aug 25;52(17):5545-9. Supplementation with grape seed polyphenols results in increased urinary excretion of 3-hydroxyphenylpropionic Acid, an important metabolite of proanthocyanidins in humans. Ward NC et al. 4. J Med Food. 2003 Winter;6(4):291-9. Polyphenolics in grape seeds-biochemistry and functionality. Shi J et al. 5. Carcinogenesis. 1999 Sep;20(9):1737-45. Anti-tumor-promoting activity of a polyphenolic fraction isolated from grape seeds in the mouse skin two-stage initiation-promotion protocol and identification of procyanidin B5-3'-gallate as the most effective antioxidant constituent. Zhao J et al. 6. Toxicology. 2000 Aug 7;148(2-3):187-97. Free radicals and grape seed proanthocyanidin extract: importance in human health and disease prevention. Bagchi D et al. 7. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2005 Oct;46(4):445-51. Grape seed and skin extracts inhibit platelet function and release of reactive oxygen intermediates. Vitseva O et al. 8. Pharmacol Res. 2003 Jun;47(6):463-9. Grape seed proanthocyanidin extract attenuates oxidant injury in cardiomyocytes. Shao ZH et al. |
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