Grape Seed Extract

Optimally absorbed grape seed extract formulated to support blood vessel strength and eye health

Thorne's Grape Seed Extract is a grape seed phytosome which helps inhibit oxidative damage, protect blood vessels and eye health, and have been shown to reduce swelling and bruising after injury.

Grape Seed Extract (formerly O.P.C.-100)™ Details

Primary Constituents:

• Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs): Strong antioxidants that protect against oxidative damage and support blood vessel health.

Key Benefits:

• Antioxidant Protection: Scavenges free radicals and reduces oxidative stress.
• Vascular Health: Protects endothelial cells and strengthens cell membranes.
• Metal Binding: Reduces oxidative effects of copper and iron.
• LDL Cholesterol: Reduces oxidation in heavy smokers.
• Oxidative Stress: Decreases in diabetics and after fatty meals.

Additional Benefits:

• Skin and Connective Tissue: Enhances collagen cross-linkage.
• Capillary Health: Decreases permeability, reducing bruising.
• Sports Recovery: Reduces swelling and improves injury resolution in athletes.

Clinical Evidence:

• Increased antioxidant alpha-tocopherol levels in red blood cells following OPC supplementation in healthy volunteers.