OPC is a strong anti-oxidant which can be derived from sources such as grape seeds and pine bark. It can help neutralize the harmful free radicals in the body. This special blend of bioflavonoids, grape seed, pine bark, red wine and bilberry extracts.
Free radicals have been implicated in over a hundred disease conditions in humans, including arthritis, hemorrhagic shock, atherosclerosis, advancing age, ischemia and reperfusion injury of many organs, Alzheimer and Parkinson's disease, gastrointestinal dysfunctions, tumor promotion and carcinogenesis, and AIDS. Antioxidants are potent scavengers of free radicals and serve as inhibitors of neoplastic processes. A large number of synthetic and natural antioxidants have been demonstrated to induce beneficial effects on human health and disease prevention. However, the structure-activity relationship, bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of the antioxidants differ extensively. Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complexes (OPCs), naturally occurring antioxidants widely available in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, flowers and bark, have been reported to possess a broad spectrum of biological, pharmacological and therapeutic activities against free radicals and oxidative stress and it provides superior antioxidant protection that is 50 times more powerful than vitamin E and 20 times more powerful than vitamin C. Instead of working alone as an antioxidant, it actually helps all other antioxidants (including vitamins C and E) work better., for example, For example, it can regenerate used vitamin C, which in turn, can regenerate used vitamin E. This means that OPCs extend the usefulness of vitamins C and E. OPC's ability to fight cell-damaging free radicals means that they could be useful for the prevention of any disease where oxidative stress is involved, for example cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as aging itself. The richest sources of OPCs are found in red wine extract, grape seed extract, and pine bark extract .
Citrus Bioflavonoid is found in the pith (white part) and pulp of oranges (including the center part), lemon and grapefruit, apricots, rose hips, cherries, grapes, green peppers, tomatoes, papayas, broccoli, cantaloupe, and dark-pigmented fruit and vegetables. OPCs are also a type of bioflavonoid. Bioflavonoids have been identified as the major antioxidant in the average Western diet. Citrus bioflavonoids include rutin, quercetin, hesperidin, naringin. They strengthen capillary walls and therefore help prevent stroke, hemorrhoids varicose veins, nosebleeds, bruising, bleeding gums and pinpoint red blotches beneath the skin called petechiae. Because of their ability to strengthen blood vessel walls, they also seem capable of preventing hot flashes during menopause. Bioflavonoids also inhibit the development of cancer, possibly by protecting DNA from damage and by altering dangerous substances so they canˇ¦t be absorbed into the blood stream from the gastrointestinal tract.
Bilberry contains potent antioxidants that protect and improve micro-circulation, that is, the circulation of blood through the capillaries. These antioxidant pigments, called anthocyanosides or anthocyanins, are similar to those found in red grape skins. Earlier studies have shown that berry anthocyanins are beneficial in reducing age-associated oxidative stress, as well as in improving neuronal and cognitive brain function. Anthocyanosides protect cells in the circulatory system, keeping them more flexible to provide better blood flow and oxygen to capillary-rich organs such as the retina of the eye. As the cells in our circulatory system age, the cell membranes become damaged by oxygen free radicals. This weakens the cells making them less flexible and decreasing their lifespan
Grape Seed Extract ..... 30.00mg
96% Proanthocyanidin content from grape seed source
Pine Bark Extract ........ 30.00mg
90% Proanthocyanidin content from pine bark seed source
Red Wine Extract ........ 30.00mg
25% Proanthocyanidin content from red wine source
Bioflavonoids ............... 15.00mg
Bilberry Leaf Extract .... 15.00mg
-Relieve pain from osteoarthritis (also see Shark Cartilage and/or Glucodin Plus)
-Improve skin conditions from allergic reaction, aging
-Improve vision
-Improve immune system
Adult ˇV First Month: Take1 Capsule before meal, 2 times daily
Adult ˇV Second Month: Take 1 Capsule before meal, 1 time daily
Avoid use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
