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 Grape seed extract contains
proanthocyanidins (OPCs). This is the beneficial aspect of red wine.
Benefit
- decrease platelet aggregation, increase platelet-derived NO release, and
decrease superoxide production
- decrease total cholesterol and LDL levels significantly
- strong antioxidant activity, antibacterial, antiviral, anticarcinogenic,
anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and vasodilatory actions.
- inhibit lipid peroxidation, platelet aggregation, capillary permeability
and fragility
Risks
- May contains
salicylates. Some people are sensitive to salicylates. For one person's
experience see
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