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What are Grape Seed Extract's other names?

• GSE
• Oligomeric Procyanidins
• OPC-3
• Procyanidin

What is Grape Seed Extract's recommended dosage?

• Recommended daily intake: 150 - 300 mg

What supplements interact with Grape Seed Extract?

Grape Seed Extract and Jiaogulan

1 synergy Increase of Insulin

Grape Seed Extract and Pterostilbene

1 synergy Decrease of Cholesterol

What can Grape Seed Extract help with?

Grape Seed Extract for Edema

1 study Slightly Positive The intake of GSE is a contributing factor in the inhibition of leg swelling in healthy women during prolonged sitting.

Grape Seed Extract for Melasma

1 study Slightly Positive The beneficial effects of GSE was maximally achieved after 6 months and these was no further improvement after this period. The latter GSE intake for 5 months may prevent chloasma from becoming worse prior to the summer season. GSE is safe and useful for improving chloasma.

Grape Seed Extract for Oxidative Damage

3 studies Slightly Positive GSE significantly improved markers of inflammation and glycaemia and a sole marker of oxidative stress in obese Type 2 diabetic subjects at high risk of cardiovascular events over a 4-week period, which suggests it may have a therapeutic role in decreasing cardiovascular risk. Slightly Positive The antioxidant potential of grape seed extract polyphenols may prove effective in a model of oxidative stress (smoking); however more investigational data are needed before use in wider clinical settings. Slightly Positive The capsules increased serum antioxidant activity but the longer-term clinical implications need to be assessed in further randomised clinical trials.

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