Help in Selecting a Grape Seed Extract Supplement

SylvieM · 01-19-2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Brightcloud

I am seriously considering adding a grape seed extract supplement to help my RSD. Can anyone recommend a good brand(s)? What should I be looking for in a grape seed extract (standardized extract, percentage of OPC's, etc.)? How many milligrams should I take daily? What results have you had from taking?

Thanks for your help and suggestions.

The only nutrient in grape seed extract is (a low percentage of) vitamin E. Moreover, most brands use a neurotoxin, hexane, to extract the oil. I take a variety of supplements, but I try research each one. I just read a lot about grape seed oil/extract this week . (I have neuropathy from a neurotoxic prescription drug, so I'm very cautious now... a bit like closing the barn door after the horses ran out, but I'm trying to be safer and wiser!)

SylvieM · 01-20-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SylvieM

The only nutrient in grape seed extract is (a low percentage of) vitamin E. Moreover, most brands use a neurotoxin, hexane, to extract the oil. I take a variety of supplements, but I try research each one. I just read a lot about grape seed oil/extract this week . (I have neuropathy from a neurotoxic prescription drug, so I'm very cautious now... a bit like closing the barn door after the horses ran out, but I'm trying to be safer and wiser!)

PS...there is an antioxidant in grape seed extract: that may be beneficial for a number of ailments: but there is no evidence yet I can find to support this. If someone can point the way to studies I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

caroline2 · 01-20-2016, 12:39 PM

Here is some history to start with:

http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/htdocs/...nebark_508.pdf

Since starting with Pycnogenol in 1995 and I got on this OPC as we were lectured that it MAY prevent cancer(s). The first thing to leave my body was a lifetime of allergy/sinus issues. I have NOT taken a drug for the allergy/issues since that time...in my 21st year.

Pycnogenol was just arriving in the U.S. from France.

I have posts on the vitamin section here. Also in the Allergy section.

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