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06-10-2015, 07:33 PM | #1 | ||
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Much to my surprise when I started on Pycnogenol in 1995, in a week or so lifelong allergy/sinus issues gone. Prior to that it was otc drugs and allergists with injections, etc. NEVER getting better. I was 57 when I started on Pyc so all years before, it was misery with allergy/sinus issues.
I switched to grape seed extract after a year on Pyc and it's going on 20 yrs in Sept that I'm on these OPC's. Originally started on Pyc, as we were told they MAY prevent cancer... No one on this Allergy group, guess everyone is OK with allergy/sinus issues. |
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07-02-2015, 01:59 PM | #2 | ||
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I see a lot have read this posting but no comments. All I can say, it's so GREAT to not have purchased an allergy/sinus drug in 20 yrs soon. With all my other CWAP I deal with, to not have the allergy/sinus issues, how wonderful it is.
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07-02-2015, 08:05 PM | #3 | |||
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Can you give the dosage and brands of the grape seed extract and that other supplement you take for cancer prevention, Caroline? Did they cause any stomach upset? Thank you.
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07-02-2015, 10:44 PM | #4 | ||
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grapeseedextract.com
is one of my favorite sites. It says it all, and I don't buy this company's product, but it's probably fine. At the lecture in 1995, Pycnogenol was coming into the U.S. from France and the panel of research people and a couple MD's, added that it MAY prevent cancer. That sold me to get on it, and in a week or so my allergies/sinus issues were GONE. A life prior of allergy/sinus issues, drugs, allergist, etc. the whole 9 yards and never getting healing. So if Pycnogenol, grape seed extract and resveratrol prevent cancer, it's a great winner to be taking as I see it. BUT, these are not sold primarly as "cancer prevention" supps. I take 200mg Grape Seed Extract usually two times per day. Some need less, some maybe more. Depending on issues one is addressing. And one's bodyweight. Very thin people need less. I also like Muscadine Grape Seed 500mg and some days I take 2 of these. I buy from vitacost and swansons primarily for grape seed extract....many good brands out there.... And I've never gotten an upset stomach. I have a pretty strong stomach all in all. And do take probiotics and digestive enzymes and DGL for stomach lining protection. Take these daily. There is an OPC thread on the vit/supp area. As I said, it's wonderful to not deal with allergies/sinus...I did prior to 1995. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Vowel Lady (07-03-2015) |
07-02-2015, 11:34 PM | #5 | ||
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Somewhere I read that grape seed extract reduces allergic responses by acting as a natural anti-histamine. I’m sure it works that way for most people.
My experience, however, has been the opposite. I actually get quite ill whenever I try to drink wine or take any grape based supplements like grape seed extract, red wine extract or resveratrol. My mom also could not tolerate wine, so I suspect it is probably something genetic. I don’t think there is any harm in trying grape seed extract, but I would start with a small dosage and then increase it if there is improvement in allergic symptoms. |
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07-03-2015, 12:22 AM | #6 | ||
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It's too bad you can't take it, my good friend who has horrible allergies/sinus issues and borderline emphysema (sp) has tried grape seed and pycnogenol and due to colitis she deals with, just can't take it. Another sad thing as her allergies are horrible...
I play bridge on thursdays, the hostess on this day is going to be 94 in Oct...yes 94. She is now on grape seed ex over 5 yrs due to my informing her of it .. she ran it by her pharmacist before she got on it and he said "go for it"...I take them...she believes due to the supps and grape seed ex, her health is as good as it is....she walks daily, she walks better than me, she has had no joint replacements....grrrrrrrrr and now takes a cane on her walks...but she is amazing and thanks so much to grape seed ex. The other 2 ladies, both in 80's take it also, but not as long as Elaine. |
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