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==News About Grape Seed== | ==News About Grape Seed== | ||
'''The Benefits of Grape Seed Extract''' | |||
*Source:https://www.verywell.com/the-benefits-of-grape-seed-extract-89055 | |||
:By Cathy Wong, ND (Reviewed by a board-certified physician) | |||
Grape seed extract (Vitis vinifera) is a natural substance available in capsule and tablet form. It is usually sourced from grape seeds provided by wine manufacturers. | |||
:Uses for Grape Seed Extract | |||
Since ancient Greece, various parts of the grape have been used for medicinal purposes. In alternative medicine, grape seed extract is purported to help with the following conditions: | |||
:• high blood pressure | |||
:• high cholesterol | |||
:• atherosclerosis | |||
:• poor circulation | |||
:• complications due to diabetes | |||
:• constipation | |||
:• gastrointestinal disorders | |||
:• age-related macular degeneration | |||
Proponents claim that grape seed extract can help protect against cancer. In laboratory studies, scientists have demonstrated that grape seed can help fight free radicals (chemical by-products known to cause DNA damage associated with cancer). However, it is still unclear whether grape seed can lower cancer risk in humans. | |||
:Health Benefits of Grape Seed Extract | |||
Although scientific support for the benefits of grape seed extract is limited. | |||
1) Diabetes-Related Complications | |||
In a 2009 study of 32 type 2 diabetes patients at high cardiovascular risk, participants took 600 mg of grape seed extract or a placebo every day for four weeks. Study results showed that grape seed extract significantly improved markers of inflammation and glycemia. The study's authors suggest that grape seed extract may have a therapeutic role in decreasing cardiovascular risk. | |||
2) High Blood Pressure | |||
In a 2009 study of subjects with metabolic syndrome, researchers found that four weeks of treatment with grape seed extract lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. | |||
Metabolic syndrome is marked by a cluster of health problems (including excess belly fat, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, and inflammation) known to raise your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. | |||
3) Alzheimer's Disease | |||
Grape seed extract may help delay the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to an animal study published in 2009. In tests on mice, scientists discovered that grape seed extract eased inflammation and prevented the accumulation of substances known to form the brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease. | |||
:Caveats | |||
Grape seed extract is generally well-tolerated when taken by mouth however it may cause adverse effects such as headache, dry or itchy scalp, dizziness, and nausea. | |||
Supplements haven't been tested for safety and due to the fact that dietary supplements are largely unregulated, the content of some products may differ from what is specified on the product label. Also keep in mind that the safety of supplements in pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, and those with medical conditions or who are taking medications has not been established. You can get additional tips on using supplements here. | |||
Using Grape Seed Extract for Health | |||
Due to the lack of supporting research, it's too soon to recommend grape seed extract for any health purpose. If you considering using it, talk with your primary care provider first. | |||
Self-treating a condition and avoiding or delaying standard care may have serious consequences. | |||
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'''Grape-based compounds kill colon cancer stem cells in mice''' | '''Grape-based compounds kill colon cancer stem cells in mice''' | ||
*Source:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170619101829.htm | *Source:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170619101829.htm | ||