What are grape seeds?
Grape seeds are the small seeds found inside grapes. They naturally contain a variety of plant compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids and proanthocyanidins (OPCs).
What is grape seed extract?
Grape seed extract is produced by concentrating the naturally occurring compounds found in grape seeds. It is commonly used in food supplements because it provides a more concentrated source of these compounds than whole grape seeds alone.
What are proanthocyanidins (OPCs)?
Proanthocyanidins, often called OPCs, are naturally occurring polyphenols found in grape seeds and several other plants. They are well known for their antioxidant properties and are commonly used to standardise grape seed extracts.
What does 95% proanthocyanidins mean?
A 95% standardised extract means the grape seed extract has been concentrated so that 95% of its composition consists of naturally occurring proanthocyanidins (OPCs). Standardisation helps provide a consistent level of these compounds in every serving.
What foods naturally contain proanthocyanidins?
Proanthocyanidins are naturally found in grapes, grape seeds, cranberries, blueberries, apples, cocoa and certain other fruits and plants.
