Grapenol 50mg 90 Tablets

Amni® Grapenol® tablets, provided by Douglas

Laboratories®, contain 100% pure, full-spectrum grape

extract. Each 50 mg scored tablet is formulated to

disintegrate rapidly within several minutes after ingestion for

maximum bioavailability.

This highly concentrated red grape extract (Vitis vinifera) is

specially prepared to retain the natural antioxidant and

biological activity of various nutritional compounds

occurring in the grape seeds, skin, and stems. Using the

whole grape, not just the seeds, yields a broader array of

antioxidant benefits, including those of resveratrol, a

powerful free radical fighter.

Proanthocyanidins (also called leukoanthocyanidins) are a

class of natural polyphenolic bioflavonoids that are very

widespread in nature. They are found in many herbs, fruits

and vegetables, and often are the main precursors of the

blue-violet and red pigments. More than 90% of the

proanthocyanidins in Grapenol occur as chains of two, three

or more proanthocyanidin molecules, which are called

oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC). These OPC are

considered most potent for their health benefits. Only a

small fraction of Grapenol proanthocyanidins are present as

single molecules (monomers, like catechin and epi-catechin).

Proanthocyanidins are highly regarded for their strong

antioxidant properties, and for their functions in supporting

the body’s connective tissues and capillary blood vessel

system.

Europeans have been studying and using various forms of

these natural proanthocyanidins for several decades for their

numerous beneficial effects.

Proanthocyanidins are among the most powerful natural freeradical

scavengers yet discovered. As such,

proanthocyanidins have their own unique place in the body’s

overall protection against harmful free radical damage.

Proanthocyanidins appear to be especially effective in

neutralizing highly reactive hydroxyl and singlet oxygen radicals. Both of these reactive oxygen species are involved

in inflammatory processes. Grapenol enhances the

effectiveness of vitamins C and E and can be taken together

with these vitamins for added benefit.

Proanthocyanidins also support and enhance the activity of

vitamin C, and are known for their ability to help support the

health of the body's capillary system and connective tissues.

Proanthocyanidins have been shown to bind with collagen

fibers, thereby protecting them from premature degradation.

This helps maintain the natural elasticity of collagen in skin,

joints, arteries, capillaries, and other connective tissues.

In addition to proanthocyanidins, Grapenol also contains

gallic acid and gallic acid esters, compounds that are known

for their astringent and antioxidant (gallic acid esters)

properties.