OPC Grape Seed Extract Capsules

Surprise: Grape seed OPC in red wine keeps you healthy

Are you familiar with the "French paradox" in connection with OPCs? Research has shown that the French live longer than Germans or Americans despite (or precisely because of) their alcohol consumption - there are three times fewer heart attacks in France than in the USA. One reason for this effect is the regular consumption of red wine.

The polyphenols present in red wine, which include OPC (abbreviation for "oligomeric proanthocyanidins" or "oligomeric procyanidins") - the antioxidants contained in grape seeds- are responsible for this phenomenon. These are only present in red wine: This is because, unlike white wine, here the must is not pressed for fermentation, but the entire fruit is fermented with the polyphenol-rich skins and seeds (known as the mash).

Fortunately, you don't have to drink gallons of French red wine to benefit from the antioxidants in grape seeds. One Vitactiv OPC capsule a day, taken with a glass of water, has the same positive effect. Find out more about what grape seed extract OPCs really do.

What exactly are OPCs?

OPCs are natural, plant-based bitter substances that are found in the seeds of grapes, for example. They belong to the group of bioflavonoids and are classified as polyphenols. OPCs are just as important as their partner, vitamin C. This is why OPCs are only found in plants together with vitamin C.

Due to the processing and long storage of most foods, OPCs and vitamin C have almost completely disappeared from our diet. A sufficient supply can only be achieved today through the daily - but not recommended - consumption of approx. 2 liters of red wine, because red wine contains a lot of OPC (but unfortunately also alcohol and many calories and many other "side effects" that should be known).

OPC use: What OPC capsules can do for the body

The human cell has the natural function of detoxifying and repairing itself. Excessive environmental stress can disrupt this protective function. Damage of various kinds can be the result. Examples are

• Allergies
• Premature ageing of the skin
• Impairment of the cardiovascular system
• Problems with the eyes
• Memory problems
• Concentration problems
• Joint problems

A diet rich in antioxidants can therefore help to prevent or mitigate such damage. Natural OPCs can support our immune function - and therefore our health and vitality. This is because these antioxidants are regarded as the No. 1 "radical scavengers".

What causes oxidative stress? You probably know the answer: Environmental pollution (ozone, UV radiation, air pollution, etc.) and an unhealthy lifestyle (alcohol, nicotine, physical and mental stress, etc.) can lead to oxidative stress. OPCs in our plant-based diet provide natural protection against this. If you are unable to meet your needs through food, supplements such as Vitactiv OPC capsules are a good way to boost your diet.

OPC and their effect on allergies

Almost one in three people in Germany between the ages of 18 and 79 suffered from an allergy last year (Robert Koch Institute study). And the number of millions of people struggling with hay fever, skin rashes, respiratory problems, watery and itchy eyes and the like is constantly increasing. The cause: the immune system overreacts when pollen or other "anti-substances" from the environment come into contact with mucous membranes. Allergies are basically reactions triggered by the hormone histamine (histamine intolerance).

Accordingly, allergy sufferers want a functioning immune system - preferably in a natural way. As natural plant substances from grapes, OPCs support normal skin function and more*.

Grape seed capsules: the special thing about OPC

Vitactiv OPC is obtained in complex production steps from the extract of grape seeds. A special extraction process ensures a guaranteed pure and high OPC content. OPCs usually reach their highest concentration in the blood about 45 minutes after ingestion and are then completely used up within 72 hours.

There are now many suppliers of OPC products, e.g. in the form of capsules or tablets. When buying a product, make sure that it really does contain highly concentrated OPCs. Often only the powder - without extracted OPC - of ground grape seeds, grapefruit seeds, pine or vine leaves is offered. These food supplements have a much lower OPC content. They are therefore not only significantly less effective, but ultimately also more expensive than genuine, good OPCs.

Our grape preparation contains 350 mg of pure OPC of the highest purity and quality per daily dose (1 capsule). Our OPC grape seed extract capsules also provide you with vitamin C and 25 mg citrus bioflavonoids. The latter are secondary plant substances that are mainly found in the peel of citrus fruits. They give the fruit its color and aroma. Citrus flavonoids enjoy a reputation as natural "vitamin boosters".

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*Information about the effects of the ingredients in our OPC capsules can be found under product details.