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"To eat is a necessity, "To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently but to eat intelligently is an art."is an art." ~ ~ La RocheLa Roche

Grape Seed OilGrape Seed Oil

CookingCooking

CosmeticsCosmetics

MedicineMedicine

CookingCooking

High Smoking Point - 420 °F (216 °C)High Smoking Point - 420 °F (216 °C)

It has a clean light taste that has been It has a clean light taste that has been described as “nutty”.described as “nutty”.

It is used as salad dressings because of its It is used as salad dressings because of its “neutral” taste.“neutral” taste.

It is also used as an ingredient in homemade It is also used as an ingredient in homemade mayonnaise.mayonnaise.

It can also be used in a low fat diet when less It can also be used in a low fat diet when less oil is needed for frying.oil is needed for frying.

CosmeticsCosmetics

Used for damaged and stressed tissues.Used for damaged and stressed tissues.

It has regenerative & restructuring qualities.It has regenerative & restructuring qualities.

It can help skin retain the normal structure of It can help skin retain the normal structure of epithelium cells and nerve cells via supporting epithelium cells and nerve cells via supporting the cell membranes. the cell membranes.

It is noted to be especially effective for repair of It is noted to be especially effective for repair of the skin around the eyes. the skin around the eyes.

It is also used to reduce the look of stretch It is also used to reduce the look of stretch marks. marks.

Medicinal Uses and IndicationsMedicinal Uses and Indications

High cholesterolHigh cholesterol

High blood pressureHigh blood pressure

PancreatitisPancreatitis

CancerCancer

Other conditionsOther conditions

High cholesterolHigh cholesterol

A more recent study tested the effects of a grape seed A more recent study tested the effects of a grape seed extract on lipid peroxidation (which aids in the formation extract on lipid peroxidation (which aids in the formation of "bad" cholesterol) in a group of heavy smokers. of "bad" cholesterol) in a group of heavy smokers. Twenty-four healthy male smokers, (aged 50 years or Twenty-four healthy male smokers, (aged 50 years or greater) were given either placebo or 2 capsules (GSE), greater) were given either placebo or 2 capsules (GSE), twice daily for 4 weeks. twice daily for 4 weeks. "Bad" cholesterol levels (low density lipoprotein or LDL) "Bad" cholesterol levels (low density lipoprotein or LDL) were lower in those taking the grape seed supplement were lower in those taking the grape seed supplement than those on placebo. than those on placebo. The authors concluded that GSE may help prevent The authors concluded that GSE may help prevent cholesterol oxidation and further damage to the cholesterol oxidation and further damage to the cardiovascular system in people who smoke.cardiovascular system in people who smoke.

High blood pressureHigh blood pressure

Antioxidants, such as grape seed, help protect Antioxidants, such as grape seed, help protect blood vessels from damage. blood vessels from damage.

High blood pressure (HBP)High blood pressure (HBP)

Hypertension means high pressure (tension) in Hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. the arteries.

- Normal blood pressure is below - Normal blood pressure is below 120/80120/80; ;

- BP between - BP between 120/80 and 139/89120/80 and 139/89 is called is called "pre-hypertension","pre-hypertension",

- and a BP of - and a BP of 140/90 & above140/90 & above is considered is considered highhigh. .

"Don't dig your grave "Don't dig your grave with your own knife with your own knife and fork."  and fork."  ~ ~ English ProverbEnglish Proverb

PancreatitisPancreatitis

In one recent study of only three patients with In one recent study of only three patients with chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), GSE significantly reduced the pancreas), GSE significantly reduced the frequency and intensity of abdominal pain after frequency and intensity of abdominal pain after conventional medications failed to improve conventional medications failed to improve symptoms. symptoms.

CancerCancer

Studies have found that GSE may prevent the Studies have found that GSE may prevent the growth of breast, stomach, colon, prostate, and growth of breast, stomach, colon, prostate, and lung cancer cells in the laboratory. lung cancer cells in the laboratory. GSE may GSE may also be effective in preventing damage to also be effective in preventing damage to human liver cells caused by chemotherapy human liver cells caused by chemotherapy medications. medications.

Other conditionsOther conditionsHealth care professionals may recommend Health care professionals may recommend GSE for a variety of GSE for a variety of circulatory ailmentscirculatory ailments (including varicose veins and chronic venous (including varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency).insufficiency).

HEALTHY CELL (left) | FREE RADICAL DAMAGE (right)HEALTHY CELL (left) | FREE RADICAL DAMAGE (right)

GSE may also be used for other diseases GSE may also be used for other diseases related to related to free radical damagefree radical damage (oxidation), (oxidation),

                                                                      

           

including including blood sugar regulationblood sugar regulation

excessive sensitivity to light excessive sensitivity to light an experience of discomfort or an experience of discomfort or

pain to the eyes due to light exposurepain to the eyes due to light exposure

age-related macular degenerationage-related macular degeneration

-an -an eye disordereye disorder that develops with age and that develops with age and can lead to blindness. GSE may help improve can lead to blindness. GSE may help improve night vision and night vision and photophobia (sensitivity to photophobia (sensitivity to light)light) as well. as well.

GSE may also be helpful in those with GSE may also be helpful in those with

asthma and allergiesasthma and allergies. . - Several studies support the use of - Several studies support the use of Oligomeric ProanthoCyanidins (OPC), such as those found in grape seed, as a supplement for , such as those found in grape seed, as a supplement for allergic conditions (including airborne and food allergies).allergic conditions (including airborne and food allergies).

Inflamed airways and bronchoconstriction in asthma. Airways narrowed as a result of the inflammatory response cause wheezing.

Supplemental FactsSupplemental Facts

Omega 3 (Linolenic Acid) Omega 3 (Linolenic Acid) 0.6% 0.6%

Omega 6 (Linoleic acid) Omega 6 (Linoleic acid) 68.3%68.3%

Vitamin EVitamin E 0.08%0.08%

OPCOPC 95.55%95.55%

What is OPC?What is OPC?

OPC is an abbreviation for "Oligomeric ProanthoCyanidins," natural health supporting compounds found in plants.

- OPC's are concentrated in fibrous parts of fruits and vegetables and are often destroyed by cooking.

- They are colorless but turn into red pigments when fruits ripen.

OPC also performs as free radical scavengers in the human body

What What Proanthocyanidins (OPC)Proanthocyanidins (OPC) do? do?

OPC reduce histamine productionreduce histamine production, and are used , and are used in the treatment of allergies.in the treatment of allergies.

OPC help help improve circulationimprove circulation by strengthening by strengthening capillary walls. capillary walls. - This is especially important for people with - This is especially important for people with compromised circulatory systems, such as stroke compromised circulatory systems, such as stroke victims, diabetics, arthritics, smokers, oral victims, diabetics, arthritics, smokers, oral contraceptive users and people with general contraceptive users and people with general cardiovascular insufficiencies.cardiovascular insufficiencies.

OPC inhibit enzymesinhibit enzymes that break down collagen. that break down collagen.

- - OPC help collagen repair. help collagen repair.

- The breakdown of collagen is what causes our - The breakdown of collagen is what causes our skin to lose its elasticity which in turn causes skin to lose its elasticity which in turn causes wrinkles. wrinkles.

- - OPC help keep skin elastic, smooth and help keep skin elastic, smooth and wrinkle-free. wrinkle-free.

- - OPC are also taken as an oral cosmetic to help are also taken as an oral cosmetic to help in the prevention of wrinkles.in the prevention of wrinkles.

OPC act as an internal sunscreenact as an internal sunscreen, inhibiting , inhibiting the daily effects the Sun's rays have on our the daily effects the Sun's rays have on our skin.skin.

OPC cross the blood-brain barriercross the blood-brain barrier to protect to protect the blood vessels in the brain.the blood vessels in the brain.

DO WE OBTAIN OPC'S FROM DO WE OBTAIN OPC'S FROM OUR DIET? OUR DIET?

A healthy diet rich in whole raw fruits and A healthy diet rich in whole raw fruits and vegetables contains vegetables contains OPC. Unfortunately, most . Unfortunately, most people discard the parts of foods (people discard the parts of foods (stems, stems, seeds, skinsseeds, skins, etc.) that contain the most of , etc.) that contain the most of them. them.

Red wineRed wine is actually one of the richest food is actually one of the richest food source of OPC's. source of OPC's.

Alcohol IntakeAlcohol Intake

It is also important to note that the use of alcohol is It is also important to note that the use of alcohol is not not advocatedadvocated by the by the American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association and other and other organizations because of the organizations because of the

- potential for addiction- potential for addiction - and the other - and the other serious repercussionsserious repercussions, , such as: such as:

motor vehicle accidents motor vehicle accidents development of hypertensiondevelopment of hypertensionliver diseaseliver diseasebreast cancerbreast cancerweight gainweight gain

If you do drink If you do drink red winered wine, you should have no more than , you should have no more than 2 glasses2 glasses (20 g ethanol) per day.(20 g ethanol) per day.

ARE ARE REDRED OR OR WHITEWHITE GRAPES GRAPES USED? USED?

OPC's are found in OPC's are found in redred and and white grapeswhite grapes alike. alike. They are only extracted from seeds of grapes They are only extracted from seeds of grapes that are used in the making of that are used in the making of white winewhite wine. . - In the making of - In the making of red winered wine, the seeds are , the seeds are fermented with the grapes for about fermented with the grapes for about 14 days14 days. . During fermentation, the During fermentation, the OPC's pass from the OPC's pass from the seeds into the wineseeds into the wine. . - In making - In making white winewhite wine, , the seeds are removed the seeds are removed from the juice before fermentation beginsfrom the juice before fermentation begins..

Should my grape seed oil be Should my grape seed oil be green?green?

Yes, grapeseed oil should be green. Yes, grapeseed oil should be green. Extra Extra lightening and filtrationlightening and filtration stepssteps used by most used by most other producers other producers should be eliminatedshould be eliminated in their in their grapeseed oil's production grapeseed oil's production to keep the product to keep the product as close to its natural state as possible. as close to its natural state as possible.

- - The result is an oil with a more full flavored The result is an oil with a more full flavored nutty taste, a high OPC & chlorophyll content nutty taste, a high OPC & chlorophyll content than most. than most.

WHAT ARE FREE RADICALS WHAT ARE FREE RADICALS AND ANTIOXIDANTS? AND ANTIOXIDANTS?

Antioxidants are substances that destroy free radicals -- Antioxidants are substances that destroy free radicals -- damaging compounds in the body that alter cell membranes, damaging compounds in the body that alter cell membranes, tamper with DNA (genetic material), and even cause cell death. tamper with DNA (genetic material), and even cause cell death. Free radicals occur naturally in the body, but environmental Free radicals occur naturally in the body, but environmental toxins toxins (including ultraviolet light, radiation, smoke, certain (including ultraviolet light, radiation, smoke, certain prescription and non-prescription drugs, and air pollution)prescription and non-prescription drugs, and air pollution) can can also increase the number of these damaging particles. also increase the number of these damaging particles. Free radicals are believed to contribute to the aging process as Free radicals are believed to contribute to the aging process as well as the development of a number of health problems, well as the development of a number of health problems, including heart disease and cancer. including heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants found in grape seeds can neutralize free radicals Antioxidants found in grape seeds can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause.cause.- Scientists call this "free radical scavenging." - Scientists call this "free radical scavenging."

Main EfficacyMain Efficacy

Anti-oxidation protection, prevents the injury of Anti-oxidation protection, prevents the injury of cells & tissues from free radicals & delays cells & tissues from free radicals & delays aging.aging.

Strengthens the body’s anti allergic & anti Strengthens the body’s anti allergic & anti radiation abilities.radiation abilities.

Can inhibit the production of 50% melanin, Can inhibit the production of 50% melanin, dispels & whitens black spots & relives fatigue dispels & whitens black spots & relives fatigue effectively.effectively.

Prevents cardiovascular diseases.Prevents cardiovascular diseases.

Applicable GroupsApplicable Groups

Persons with AllergiesPersons with Allergies

Persons w/ Aging SkinPersons w/ Aging Skin

Persons who are exposed to radiation for long Persons who are exposed to radiation for long period of time. (i.e. using computers, mobile period of time. (i.e. using computers, mobile phones, TV, etc.)phones, TV, etc.)

Women who want to have beautiful looking skin.Women who want to have beautiful looking skin.

Product CharacteristicsProduct Characteristics

The Content of OPC in Green Grape Seed The Content of OPC in Green Grape Seed Essence is up to 95% or more.Essence is up to 95% or more.

Each Softgel contains 1000mgEach Softgel contains 1000mg

Grape Seed Extract of high purity.Grape Seed Extract of high purity.

Anti-oxidation abilities are 20 times more Anti-oxidation abilities are 20 times more powerful than vitamin C and 50-59 times more powerful than vitamin C and 50-59 times more potent than vitamin E.potent than vitamin E.

No hormones, synthetic pigments or No hormones, synthetic pigments or preservatives.preservatives.

Supplemental FactsSupplemental Facts

Omega 3 (Linolenic Acid) Omega 3 (Linolenic Acid) 0.6% 0.6%

Omega 6 (Linoleic acid) Omega 6 (Linoleic acid) 68.3%68.3%

Vitamin EVitamin E 0.08%0.08%

OPCOPC 95.55%95.55%

Suggested Use:Suggested Use:

As dietary supplement, take 1 softgel daily. As dietary supplement, take 1 softgel daily.

For best results, take Vida booster Grape For best results, take Vida booster Grape Seed Essence 30 min before meal time.Seed Essence 30 min before meal time.

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"Our food should be our medicine and our "Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food."medicine should be our food."~ ~ HippocratesHippocrates