Grape seed Extract

Grape seed has a proven track record in improving the conditions associated with diabetes,. Grape seed performed greatly in studies performed in Japan and various countries.
. Grape seed was successful in protecting the liver cells and setting up defense mechanisms against reactive oxygen species produced by hyperglycemic conditions.

Grape seed comes in capsules of 50-100mg. It is usually suggested to take 50mg per 50 lbs. of weight, not to exceed 300mg per day. Whole grape seeds are the best alternative, which need to be ground and placed in vegetarian capsules. Taking 3 capsules a day is enough. The time of day does not matter.
Oral grape seed extract is used in capsules or tablets usually containing 50 mg or 100 mg. Insufficient scientific information is known, however, about how long-term use of grape seed extract might affect health or any disease.
Side-effects and cautions, other NCCAM advisories.

• In general, grape seed extract is well tolerated when taken by mouth, although it is better tolerated when encapsulated, as its taste is bitter. It has been used safely for up to 8 weeks in clinical trials.
• Side-effects most often include headache, a dry, itchy scalp, dizziness, or nausea
• Interactions between grape seed extract and medicines or other supplements have not been carefully studied

Due to the possible action of proanthocyanidins on limiting platelet adhesion,^[ grape seed extract may act as a blood-thinner, increasing clotting time.


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