Frequently Asked Questions about Grape Extract
What is Grape Extract?
While grapes contain a range of healthy components recent interest has focused on their antioxidant properties. Most of the antioxidants in grapes are found in the seeds and in a concentrated form in the grapes skin. Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R is a naturally occurring plant substance that contains a rich concentrated source of antioxidant nutrients known polyphenols due to their chemical structures with hydroxyl (OH) groups attached. Two examples of the types of polyphenols that are found in Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R are epicatechin and epicatechin gallate. It is the OH groups attached to the ring structures that react with free radicals and detoxify them. Most of the polyphenolic compounds in Mountain Red Grape Ultra + R consist of two or more epicatechin or epicatechin gallate monomers joined together. These compounds are call proanthocyanidins.
When the proanthocyanidins consist of many monomers joined together, the molecule is call an oligomeric proanthocyanidin or an OPC. These antioxidants help to protect the body against the effects of internal and external stresses by acting as free radical scavengers in the body. Scientists have demonstrated that OPCs, are more powerful antioxidants than vitamins C, E and beta-carotene and are one of the few sources found naturally in nature.
How do Antioxidants work?
Antioxidants have the ability to scavenge free radicals from the body. An oxygen atom, which in a stable state has four pairs of electrons, becomes unstable when it loses an electron and is referred to as a free radical. Free radicals attach themselves to body tissues in order to stabilise themselves - taking electrons from other atoms in body tissue and by doing so, producing yet more free radicals. The result is an explosion of oxidations - implicated in many of the degenerative diseases of aging such as heart disease and tissue and joint degeneration.
Everybody is exposed to free radicals through the body’s natural metabolic processes but if you exercise, live in an urban environment such as a city or large town, or smoke you are exposed to higher levels than most other people. Smokers, and second-hand smokers, are bombarded by free radicals because free radicals are also the product of pollutants.
Antioxidants are structured in such a way that their electrons are not paired and they are able to donate electrons freely. What this means is that antioxidants can stabilise free radicals without themselves becoming dangerous. In fact, antioxidants will go about donating electrons until they have no more; one antioxidant molecule is able to neutralise many free radicals.
Not all antioxidants are created equal. OPCs (Oligomeric proanthocyanidins) are one of the strongest forms of antioxidant and are found in large quantities in grape seed and skin – and thus, in Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R. Resveratrol is just one type of OPC.
The way we measure the antioxidant activity of a compound is in ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity). One 500mg capsule of Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R has been tested to contain antioxidant activity with an ORAC rating of 6600 µmol Trolox Equivalents/g (in comparison a similar quantity of Vitamin C has an ORAC of 1800 µmol Trolox Equivalents/g).
What makes Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + Trans Resveratrol the best?
The OPC’s found in Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R work in a number of ways due to the uniquely high polyphenol levels. Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R has a very high antioxidant activity (ORAC) rating, this compound is unique in its ability to drastically reduce the oxidative stress within the body. The antioxidant activity in our Grapeseed and skin extract is extremely high, with an ORAC of 6600 mmol Trolox Equivalents/g in comparison to Vitamin C that has an ORAC of 1800 mmol Trolox Equivalents/g
Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R is a powerful antioxidant as determined from its ORAC activity compared to other fruits or antioxidants like vitamin C.
Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R is extract using only water extraction. There are no chemicals or solvents used in our extraction process.
What type of person should consider taking Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R?
Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R is suitable for you if you are seeking a 100 % natural New Zealand product to:
- Help support the aging process and support a healthy lifespan
- Support healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular health
- Help maintain vein and capillary strength, and support healthy blood circulation
- Support healthy blood sugar levels
- Support for age related eye health and healthy blood circulation to the fine capillaries of the eye
- Support healthy brain function
- Help prevent free radical damage
- Support physical endurance and stamina
- Provide similar health benefits to a low calorie diet
- Help reduce the appearance of wrinkles by protecting against collagen and elastin breakdown
- Boost energy and support a healthy weight
How much Grape Extract is in each bottle?
Each bottle contains 60 capsules of 100% pure New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc grapeseed and Pinot Noir grape skin extract in a convenient once daily 500mg capsule. Mountain Red products are free from
- gluten
- lactose
- sugar
- starch
- wheat
- yeast
- any artificial fillers, additives or preservatives
How much Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R should I take?
Take one to two capsules daily.
How do I purchase Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R?
Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R is available from our Purchase Page
Is Grape Extract safe? What about people taking prescription medicines?
There are no known scientific reports of interactions between grape seed and conventional medications. Caution in concurrent use with anticoagulants. If you are taking anticoagulant medications or have bleeding disorders, ask your doctor before taking Mountain Red Grape Extract Ultra + R.
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