What ARE OPC's And What Can They Do For Me?
OPC's are some of the most powerful bioflavonoids known to research scientists at this time. Oligomeric proanthocyanidins, commonly abbreviated OPC's are known to give an unprecedented amount of health benefits from one little supplement!
OPC's antioxidant abilities surpass those of Vitamin E and Vitamin C -- providing more free radical protection for your buck! (Antioxidants interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals might otherwise cause).
The best-researched OPCs are prepared from grape seed, red wine, bilberries, Pycnogenol from pine bark and citrus fruit. The pine bark is an especially potent source for these vital nutrients.
Acknowledged areas of benefit from OPC supplementation include:
General:
- Demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity
- Helps to maintain joint flexibility
- Helps support visual health/visual acuity
- Promotes healthy nitric oxide levels
In Promotion/Support of cardiovascular health and healthy circulation:
- Bioflavonoids found in OPC's play a key role in cardiovascular health and maintaining vascular integrity.
- Strengthening of the capillaries, arteries and veins
- Promotion of healthy blood vessel dilation
- Supports healthy platelet activity
- Supports healthy blood glucose levels
- Support and maintenance of more optimum cholesterol levels
- Can help to reduce mild menstrual cramping (not applicable to all causes)
Some wonderful effects from supporting your body with OPC's include
- A healthier complexion as normal collagen renewal is promoted. Collagen renewal supports firmness of the skin, joint cartilage and connective tissue.
- Additional support for healthy sperm quality.
What is the benefit to supplementing with OPC's regularly?
Many effects of OPC's do have an immediate effect with a single serving.
Still, studies with human volunteers have found that some of the health benefits of OPCs may take a while to occur. Especially for health concerns resulting from everyday wear and tear, it can take time for your body to repair itself. It took you a while to get this way after all. Daily supplementation allows the body to sustain a consistent antioxidant defense in addition to repair.
Should I have any safety concerns?
OPCs are among the most valuable constituents of a healthy human diet. OPCs have been researched and used safely for over 30 years throughout Europe.
There is one concern in our over medicated modern world:
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