May 6th, 2008, by Digital Davo | grape seed extract, natural remedies, user reviews
From Pycnogenol Pycnogenol® is the patented trade name for a water extract of the bark of the French maritime pine ( Pinus pinaster ssp. atlantica ), which is grown in coastal south-west France. Pycnogenol® contains oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) as well as several other bioflavonoids: catechin, epicatechin, phenolic fruit acids (such as ferulic acid and caffeic acid), and taxifolin. Procyanidins are oligometric catechins found …
July 7th, 2007, by Digital Davo | grape seed extract, natural remedies, supplements
In a 10 year study highlighted by the BBC, organic tomatoes were found to contain twice the levels of flavonoids compared with commonly grown tomatoes. Organic food ‘better’ for heart Flavonoids have been shown to reduce high blood pressure, lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke. Writing in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the team said nitrogen in the soil …
October 3rd, 2005, by Digital Davo | grape seed extract
Some followup comments that have emerged from a recent Rosacea News article on Grape Seed Extract + Vitamin C increases Blood Pressure. This article finished with the conclusion Although the mechanism remains to be elucidated, these results suggest caution for hypertensive subjects taking supplements containing combinations of vitamin C and polyphenols.A subsequent thread on The Rosacea Forum was wanting to downplay the …
October 3rd, 2005, by Digital Davo | grape seed extract
This article is talking about flow-mediated dilation being improved by GSE - something that is of interest to those at cardio vascular risk. Quercetin can be found in onions, apples, green tea, and black tea.Effect of Grape Seed Extract and Quercetin on Cardiovascular and Endothelial Parameters in High-Risk SubjectsJournal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, 2004(5): 272–278Abstract: Grape seed extract …
October 1st, 2005, by Digital Davo | grape seed extract
The combination of vitamin C and grape-seed polyphenols increases blood pressure: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.Journal of Hypertension 2005 Feb;23(2):427-34. Background: There is growing evidence that oxidative stress contributes to the pathogenesis of hypertension and endothelial dysfunction. Thus, dietary antioxidants may beneficially influence blood pressure (BP) and endothelial function by reducing oxidative stress.Objective: To determine if vitamin C …
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