OPC - 150 mg

OPC® is a natural plant extract made from the bark of Pinus Maritima and contains proanthocyanidins, powerful compounds that act as antioxidant free-radical scavengers.

What Are These Extracts?

If you're here then you have probably been hearing all sorts of talk about grape seed and pine barks extracts and their positive effect on the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. If this isn't the first place you looked, then you most likely have been hit with a barrage of terms such as grape seed extract (GSX), free radicals, antioxidants, isotonic-capable, oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC), bioflavonoids, ®Pycnogenol and a host of others.

Take heart, I'm here to cut through the medical terminology and make it as simple as possible to understand. The following sections will attempt to put all the hype and jargon into plain terms easily understood by the non-medical reader. For those who are, I have provided plenty of links to places where the information is more technical. The reports, abstracts and studies can be reprinted and brought to your health care providers whom, of course, you should consult before undertaking any health care regime.

That said, read on. This is as simple as it gets.

What Are "Free Radicals"?

The human body is comprised of millions of molecules which are the basic building blocks of the elements in life. Orbiting each molecule are electrons that help hold the molecules together. Electrons are usually associated in pairs. When there is an odd number of electrons in orbit, the molecule tends to become unstable and reactive. A molecule in this state is referred to as a free radical. Free radicals seek to replace the lost electron by randomly attacking nearby molecules, pulling out desired electrons and transforming good cells into more free radicals. Free radicals are found in every facet of life. They are formed in the outside environment and are produced internally by the body. Air pollution, tobacco smoke, excessive radiation, various chemical reactions, toxic waste, pesticides, and herbicides are only some of the environmental sources of free radicals. Our bodies also produce free radicals. The process of breathing forms free radicals in a reaction process that produces the energy necessary for living cells to survive. The immune system also produces free radicals. When bacteria invade our bodies, the immune system produces free radicals to help breakdown and overcome the infection. It is vital to control the amount of free radicals present to protect healthy tissue from damage.  

What Are Some Of The Benefit's Of Taking OPC?

• Helps to slow aging
• Improves skin elasticity and smoothness
• Strengthens capillaries, arteries, and veins
• Improves circulation and enhances cell vitality
• Reduces capillary fragility
• Reduces risk of phlebitis
• Reduces varicose veins
• Reduces edema and swelling of the legs
• Reduces diabetic retinopathy
• Reduces fatigue
• Improves vision acuity
• Helps improve sluggish memory
• Reduces the effects of stress
• Improves joint flexibility and fights inflammation in arthritis and sports injuries