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Grape Seed Extract and Related Procyanodolic Oligomers ( Pycnogenol)
General Features
Grape Seed Extract and pine bark extract belong to a group of compounds known as procyanidolic oligomers
(PCO). These extracts contain flavonoids called proanthocyanidins, which are bound to other proanthocyanidins
forming proanthocyanidin dimers, trimers, tetramers and larger molecules. These unique flavonoid compounds are
powerful antioxidants and have been shown to inhibit the destruction of collagen, preserving the integrity of blood
vessels and capillaries throughout the body. These features make them useful agents in the prevention and
treatment of capillary fragility, venous insuf iciency, varicose veins, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
They also inhibit the inflammatory process to a certain degree. 1,2
Grape Seed Extract and pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) products should contain 92-95 percent and 80-85 percent
PCO, respectively, to ensure sufficient amounts these bioactive agents.2
Supplementation Studies and Clinical Applications