Can Grape Seed Extract Improve Our Health?
The grape seed extract is derived from bitter-tasting seeds of grapes that are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes (OPCs). These antioxidants may protect cells from damage and may help prevent many diseases.
Check out below the benefits we can obtain from grape seed extract:
May Help Improve Kidney Function
Grape seed extract may reduce kidney damage and improve function by reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory damage, according to animal studies.
In a study involving 23 people with chronic renal failure, results revealed that those who received 2 grams of GSE daily for 6 months have experienced urinary protein decreased by 3% and kidney filtration improved by 9%.
Can Help Prevent Skin Cancer
Grape seeds have properties that can reduce the severity of skin cancer, according to a study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research.
Has Cardiovascular Benefits
“As compared to Vitamins C, E, and β-carotene, grape seed proanthocyanidin extract (GSPE) provides superior antioxidant efficacy,” according to one study, published in the journal Mutation Research/Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis
Can Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
May Improve Collagen Levels And Bone Strength
In an animal study, results showed that GSE to either low calcium, standard, or high calcium diet can increase mineral content, bone density, and bone strength.
Moreover, in a separate study, researchers have found that GSE may suppress bone destruction in inflammatory autoimmune arthritis.
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