Grape Seed Fact Sheet, FAQs & Product List

Grape seed information, FAQ and product listing page. This page contains information and frequently asked questions about grape seed as well as a complete list of products containing grape seed.

What is grape seed and what does it do?

The value of grapes (Vitis vinifera), both medicinally and nutritionally has been used for thousands of years. The Greeks and Egyptians claimed that grapes had healing power as far back as 6,000 years ago, particularly when consumed through wine. Folk healers in Europe used the sap from grapevines to create an ointment that treated eye and skin diseases. Grapes were also used to do a myriad of things like stop pain, inflammation, and bleeding, specifically those introduced by hemorrhoids.

Different kinds of grapes were used to treat different types of conditions. Unripe grapes were commonly used to help treat sore throats, while raisins (dry grapes) were used for healing constipation and thirst. On the other hand, sweet grapes were used to treat a variety of problems – major and small, including skin infections, smallpox, cholera, liver diseases, and nausea.

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What are the benefits of taking grape seed?

Today, there are two primary aspects of grape seed – one is that of an antioxidant, while the other is that of a combater of heart disease.

A recent study of volunteers that are overall healthy discovered that grape seed supplementation drastically increased the levels of antioxidants found within the bloods. Antioxidants are good because they help fight and destroy free radicals, items found in the body that damage cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and can even possibly cause forms of cellular death. Free radicals can happen without outside interference and can occur within the body naturally. The aging process, as well as heart disease and cancer are believed to be affected by free radicals. Antioxidants that are founds within grape seeds may reduce or prevent a type of damage that free radicals can cause.

The other main benefit of grape seed is the flavonoids it contains. Red wine containing flavonoids has shown in studies to help protect the heart as they can possibly prevent the oxidation of LDL, or the bad kind of cholesterol. This bad kind of cholesterol, when oxidized, can possibly cause hardening of the arteries or even atherosclerosis. Other studies have shown that a lower risk of death from coronary disease and the consumption of flavonoids are connected to each other.

There may be other minor benefits of taking grape seed, mostly effecting those impacted by high blood pressure, pancreatis, and cancer.

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Who can benefit from taking grape seed?

Healthy adults, as well as those that are sick, may benefit from supplementing with grape seed due to its ability to help combat free radicals. Regardless of gender, age, and medical condition, free radicals are a danger to everybody’s body and countering them is never a bad idea.

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How much grape seed should I take?

Unfortunately, as far as children are concerned, no scientific reports exist on the pediatric uses of grape seed. Therefore, grape seed supplementation in kids is not recommended. However, whole grapes are more than appropriate for children and make a healthy snack.

Adults can take 25 to 150 milligrams of standard extract 1-3 times a day to help their body protect against damage from free radicals.

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Does grape seed have any side effects?

Herbs are very good for treating certain diseases and strengthening the body. However, herbs contain certain elements and components that may trigger certain side effects. They also have the ability to interact with certain herbs, medications, and supplements. Because of these reasons, herbs should be taken under the supervision of a professional medical doctor.

Grape seed is considered safe at the recommend dosage levels. Those that are pregnant or breastfeeding however should avoid supplements that include grape seed. Also, individuals that are taking blood thinning medications should not take grape seed because it may increase the chances of bleeding.

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