Grape Seed Extract

Grape Seed Extract is known to contain powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols. These antioxidants reduce cell damage, reduce free radicals, and improve blood flow. It is believed that Grape Seed Extract made reduce your risk for some cancers, and also may speed up recovery time after serious injury. In addition, when used topically, Grape Seed Extract is said to increase hair growth and protect the scalp from environmental damage.

What Are the Benefits of Grape Seed Extract?

Polyphenols, as antioxidants, are said to be as much as 20 times more powerful than Vitamin C, which had been previously believed to be one of the most powerful antioxidants available. This makes it one of the most beneficial antioxidants available.

Studies have also shown that Grape Seed Extract can stimulate hair growth, by fighting off DHT - a hormone that can prevent nutrients from reaching hair follicles. There is evidence that this extract may work when taken orally, but a great deal more evidence supports the use of grape seed in topical form, so that it can reach DHT on the follicles directly.

Grape Seed Extract has also been known to improve cardiovascular health and reduce free radicals in the body. It also improves blood flow. However, perhaps most impressive about Grape Seed Extract is that it is one of the only antioxidants that is able to break through the blood brain barrier, allowing it to protect the brain and nerve tissue.

It is also believed that the extract has antiallergenic, antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties. It also may reduce the risk of senility and improve mental alertness. Many of these benefits are currently being researched, but preliminary analysis is positive.

How Safe is Grape Seed Extract?

Studies have shown that Grape Seed Extract is well tolerated by human beings. Animal studies have shown that taken at regular doses, the extract has no side effects. There have been reports of stomach discomfort, but these are not known to occur when the extract is taken through foods.