{"product_id":"grape-seed-extract-formerly-opc-100-by-thorne","title":"Grape Seed Extract (formerly O.P.C.-100) by Thorne","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGrape Seed Extract (formerly O.P.C.-100) by Thorne\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeart\u0026amp;Vessels\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThorne's Grape Seed Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e is a grape seed phytosome that helps inhibit oxidative damage, protect blood vessels and eye health, and has been shown to reduce swelling and bruising after injury.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe primary constituents of Thorne's grape seed extract are oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). OPCs have strong free-radical scavenging (antioxidant) ability, resulting in inhibition of oxidative damage and protection of blood vessels and other tissues.* OPCs have been shown to protect vascular endothelial cells from oxidative damage and appear to strengthen the resistance of cell membranes to injury and impairment.* OPCs also can bind copper and iron, thereby reducing their oxidative effects.* Grape Seed Extract contains Leucoselect Phytosome®, which have demonstrated in studies to reduce the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol in heavy smokers, and decrease oxidative stress in diabetics and in healthy individuals after a fatty meal.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eEvidence suggests OPCs enhance the cross-linkage of collagen in skin and other connective tissues.* OPCs have also been shown to decrease capillary permeability, which can be manifest as decreased bruising.* For example, clinical studies demonstrate reduced swelling and improved resolution of sports injuries in athletes who were given OPCs prior to a sporting event.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eA clinical study of 10 healthy volunteers analyzing the effect of OPC supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress found significantly increased levels of the antioxidant alpha-tocopherol in red blood cell membranes.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eIn a randomized human trial, young healthy volunteers received 300 mg of Leucoselect phytosome daily or a placebo. Antioxidant activity was measured at multiple time-points during days one and five. Within 30 minutes after administration on day one, the antioxidant activity measured by \"total radical-trapping antioxidant parameter\" (TRAP) was significantly elevated compared to placebo.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thorne Research","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48240570859756,"sku":"jpm1787919799192","price":32.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/5011\/1468\/files\/grape-seed-extract-formerly-opc-100-by-thorne_1.png?v=1787919808","url":"https:\/\/coarvina.shop\/products\/grape-seed-extract-formerly-opc-100-by-thorne","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}