Proanthocyanidins, a polyphenols extracted from grape seeds, has scientists and nutrition buffs excited. Why? They are antioxidant powerhouse that also appears to provide major heart-healthy benefits.
All polyphenols, in fact, are great for your health. They work by scavenging harmful free radicals in your body, and evidence is emerging that these compounds prevent the spread of a number of degenerative conditions, including cancer and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases.
But there’s something special about proanthocyanidins that even trumps the much talked-about resveratrol (the grape skin compound that’s been found to extend the lifespan of yeast cells by up to 80 percent).
What Makes Proanthocyanidins so Health-Promoting and Unique?
Proanthocyanidins are, in essence, condensed tannins (the compound in wine that gives it a bitter flavor). They’ve been found to:
- Boost good cholesterol
- Help prevent blood clots
- Promote healthy endothelium (the tissues that lines blood vessels and your heart)
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