Grape Seed Extract - Glossary

Grape Seed Extract

Grape seeds are rich sources of antioxidant phytochemicals, including resveratrol and procyanidins (also known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins, or OPCs).  Although it’s been studied more intensively in in-vitro and animal models, experimental evidence suggests grape seed extract could have beneficial effects on LDL cholesterol and high blood pressure.   It may also have anti-tumor activity, as well as therapeutic benefits in Alzheimer’s disease.

May also be known by its botanical name, Vitis vinifera.

For more information, see “Grape Seed Extract Benefits and Information.”

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Elissa is a former research associate with the University of California at Davis, and the author/co-author of over a dozen articles published in scientific journals. Currently a freelance writer and researcher, Elissa brings her multidisciplinary education and training to her writing on nutrition and supplements.

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