Grape Seed Benefits
June 21, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
what is the benefit effect of grape seed soft capsule?
Grape Seed
Other Names: Grape Seed Extract, Muscat, Red Wine Extract, Vitis vinifera
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Grape seed extract contains chemicals known as polyphenols, (including the subclass of proanthocyanidins), which are recognized to be effective antioxidants. Substances thought to protect body cells from damage caused by a chemical process called oxidation, which produces oxygen free radicals; antioxidants are believed to work in a number of ways. They may lessen oxidation, they may inactivate oxygen free radicals, and/or they may restore at least some normal functioning to tissues damaged by oxygen free radicals.
For example, human case reports and results from some laboratory and animal studies appear to show that grape seed extract may help to prevent and treat heart diseases such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. By limiting oxidation, antioxidants in grape seed extract may help prevent changes, including damage to blood vessels, that may contribute to the development of heart disease. Substances in grape seed extract may also block the effects of enzymes that process fats ¨C including cholesterol ¨C from the diet. Consequently, less fat may be absorbed and more may be eliminated from the body. Other research shows that grape seed extract may help to prevent or control damage to body cells that is caused by drugs, pollution, tobacco, and other toxins. While all of these studies appear promising, much more research ¨C including long-term studies in humans ¨C is needed to confirm initial findings.
Proanthocyanidins are also believed to block the deterioration of blood vessels, therefore, grape seed extract may improve conditions involving veins and arteries. It has been used to prevent, delay, and treat a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency, which occurs when valves in the veins that carry blood back to the heart are weak or damaged. The blood that collects in the veins of the legs can lead to varicose veins, spider veins, or sores on the legs. Results that are more serious may include blood clots in the legs or sores that do not heal and may become infected. This blood vessel strengthening effect of grape seed extract may also help to prevent and treat hemorrhoids.
Since proanthocyanidins in grape seed extract strengthen the walls of all blood vessels, they may also help to keep damaged, stretched, or stiff blood vessels from leaking. In one area of research, grape seed extract may be effective for slowing retinopathy, the gradual break down of the retinas in the eyes ¨C usually due to blood vessel damage. Individuals with arteriosclerosis (a build up of fatty deposits in the arteries), diabetes, or other conditions that increase the likelihood for damage to the small blood vessels in the eyes are more likely to have serious vision problems as a result of that damage. Grape seed extract may also reduce eye stress caused by bright lights. In studies of laboratory animals, it has shown some possible effectiveness in preventing cataract formation, but further study is needed to determine whether this effect may pertain to humans.
One of the polyphenols contained in grape seed extract is called resveratrol. In laboratory and animal studies, resveratrol from grape seeds has appeared to interfere with cancer cell growth and division, as well as causing some cancer cells to disintegrate faster than they would ordinarily. In addition, it may also block enzymes that prolong the survival of several cancer cell types, including skin cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer. As a result, tumors may either stop growing or actually shrink because higher than usual numbers of cancer cells die. Therefore, resveratrol may have direct anticancer activity. It may also increase the effectiveness and/or lower the side effects of drugs currently used for cancer chemotherapy. One possible result is that taking resveratrol during chemotherapy may allow lower doses of cancer drugs to be effective, thereby limiting the potential for debilitating side effects. A similar effect was seen in laboratory studies of grape seed extract against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Although the exact ways that grape seed extract may fight HIV and other viruses are not known, it is thought that grape seed extract interferes with viral multiplication, possibly by preventing viral attachment to host cells. How high doses of resveratrol and other chemicals in grape seed extract may affect normal human cells is not yet known.
Grape seed extract may also have topical uses. In preliminary research, grape seed extract appears to be moderately effective for preventing tooth decay. It is believed to delay or stop the breakdown of sugars in the mouth and also to inhibit the growth of certain oral bacteria that may play a role in forming dental cavities. In other studies, injuries to the skin of laboratory animals may have healed better when grape seed extract was applied. Through several possible effects that include promoting the regrowth of connective tissues, grape seed extract is believed to encourage faster, stronger healing with less scarring.
Oil pressed from grape seeds is used as a dietary supplement. It contains a relatively high percentage of linoleic acid, which belongs to a group of nutrients known as essential fatty acids (EFAs). The body needs EFAs to regulate activities that include heart function, insulin utilization, and mood balance. However, the body cannot produce EFAs, so they must be obtained from foods or dietary supplements. EFAs are thought to block the production of chemicals that promote the formation of deposits in the blood vessels. Consequently, blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels may be lowered and the risk of heart disease may decrease. Additional studies are needed to confirm the effects of both linoleic acid and grape seed oil for lowering the risk of heart disease.
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Benefits Of Alpha Lipoic Acid
March 21, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
I have Diabetes 2, I am on 3 Metformin a day, I am also taking Alpha Lipoic Acid now. Anyone else taking that?
and how are they coping with it ? Any side effects ? And especially benefits ? I feel a lot better for it, especially my glucose level going down.
I quit taking Alpha Lipoic Acid months ago. It wasn't helping me nearly as much as gymnema sylvestre, banaba, and fenugreek. And none of them helped nearly as much as a raw, natural foods based diet with plenty of daily exercise. My insulin resistance is down, my blood sugar is down, and... I no longer need Metformin at all.
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What Are Antioxidants
March 11, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
How do antioxidants work?
I know that antioxidants are super good for your organs and skin, but what exactly do they do in your body? I drink a lot of juices w/antioxidants and a lot of fruits like berries and pomegranets. but i don't understand what they're doing inside of me. I feel that the market just kind of expects people to know. Can anyone help?
Hi,
Good question! Antioxidants basically help your body defend against free radicals. Here's an article that explains it in more detail. http://www.healthy-living-for-moms.com/antioxidants_benefits.html .
Free radicals have their role to play in good health but too much of a good thing can be bad for you, just like anything else. 
That's where a balance of antioxidants comes in handy.
Hope that helps,
Healthy Mom
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Alpha Lipoic Acid Benefits
March 7, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
Do green tea and health benefits go hand in hand? The answer depends on how much caffeine you are getting, total every day. If increased consumption pushes you over the 500mg per day mark, then you may expect to experience insomnia, rapid heart beat, nervousness, anxiety, high blood pressure and other health problems.
A little caffeine is okay. Moderation is the basic key to drinking or eating anything. I’m not particularly a fan of the beverage, but I do want the benefit, so I choose to take a multi-nutritional supplement that contains it. That might be the best choice for you, too.
Studies concerning green tea and health benefits that may accompany it were mostly conducted using the extract. Found within the leaves are unique antioxidants called catechins and polyphenols, such as Gallic acid. Gallic acid is abundant in various medicinal plants, including witch hazel and oak bark.
Catechins are abundant in teas derived from camellia plants and are present to a lesser extent in some cocoas and chocolates. It is because of the catechin-content that some dark chocolates are advertised as “healthy”.
The antioxidant content found in plants varies depending on their age and where they are grown. The better supplement manufacturers test the raw ingredients for catechin-potency and list the amount of catechins that are present in the extracts that they use.
The bottled beverages that you see in stores contain few, if any catechins. The amount that can be found in home-brewed teas will depend on the steep time, the longer the better. But, the only way to get a reasonable standardized amount every day is through supplementation.
The results concerning green tea and health benefits have all been very promising. Here’s a quick look at some of them.
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Inhibits growth of cancerous tumors
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Reduces risk of certain types of cancer
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Reduces risk of heart disease
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Increases fat oxidation and insulin sensitivity during exercise
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Improves cognitive function, may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
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Beneficial in treating Crohn’s disease
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Reduces DNA damage from free radicals
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Reduces inflammation, relieves arthritis
If memory serves me, those are the primary benefits. Other antioxidants, such as resveratrol, have similar affects. Other natural anti-inflammatories, such as alpha lipoic acid, carnosine and turmeric are also valuable.
Judging by all of this research, it appears that green tea and health benefits do go hand in hand. But, if we want to live long healthy lives, we need to focus on “optimal” nutrition. Despite what some people in the health industry may say, there is no way to get all of the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that you need every day, without supplementation.
Vitamin D deficiencies are on the rise and play a role in osteoporosis and other age-related diseases. Doctors aren’t likely to check for nutritional deficiencies, unless someone has acute symptoms. They ignore the chronic symptoms, such as fatigue and depression. Now that you know a little more about green tea and health benefits that accompany it, you might want to learn more about how you can protect your long-term health. If you have a few minutes to spare, please feel free to take a look at my website now.
About the Author:
Gordon Hall is fervent about enabling you and everyone to live a healthy lifestyle, and is an ardent reviewer of herbal, vitamin and mineral extracts. To discover which supplements Gordon recommends after far ranging and extensive research. Visit his website now at : http://www.your-supplement-resource-site.info
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