Looking for the latest, greatest anti-aging formulas? The ones that turn back the clock and repair the damage from years of stress and hard living.
I have found that one of the best anti-aging products is available at your local grocery store.
Today, I’ll tell you about one of Nature’s most remarkable food products from grapes. More specifically, grapeseed extract and grapeseed oil. Adding these to your diet is one of the easiest adjustments you’ll ever make. And one of the most beneficial.
The Fruit of the Vine and Youth
You’ve probably heard that a glass of red wine has many health benefits. Rates of heart disease among the wine-loving French are 50% lower than here in the US. But red wine isn’t the only way grapes can supercharge your health.
The seeds of grapes are even more powerful. They contain disease fighters so potent; I call them super-antioxidants. More effective and more diverse than standard antioxidants, these natural wonders have been scientifically proven to:
• Shrink Tumors
• Fight Infections Like an Anti-Biotic
• Improve Blood Sugar and Insulin Sensitivity
• Slow Aging of the Brain and Increase Mental Capacity
• Boost Good Cholesterol, (HDL) and Strengthen Blood Vessels
The driving force behind grape seeds are something called proanthocyanidins or PCOs. They go after free radicals like nothing else. In fact, PCOs are 20 times stronger than vitamin E and 50 times stronger than vitamin C.
Years of scientific research backs this up: Studies from the State University of New York show that grapeseed oil raised HDL (good cholesterol) by 13% and lowered LDL (bad cholesterol) by 7%. Triglycerides (blood fat) went down by 17%.
Grapeseed is also high in linoleic acid – an important essential fatty acid. This helps prevent blood from clotting. Studies show that this action helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.
A few years ago, the American Heart Association published results from a Japanese study. Researchers found that linoleic acid lowered the risk of stroke by 34%. They also found that it lowers blood pressure and improves circulation in small blood vessels.
How to Make Grapeseed Extract and Grapeseed Oil a Part of Your Diet
Grapeseed extract comes from the small seeds (and occasionally the skins) of red grapes – the same kind that are pressed to make wine. Grapeseed oil comes from the same seeds – but after the juice is pressed.
Cooking with grapeseed oil is a real joy. You can use it instead of olive oil. Aside from the fantastic health benefits, grapeseed oil has a very high smoke point. Regular olive oil starts to smoke at 250 degrees. Grapeseed oil won’t smoke until it reaches 485 degrees. This means you can sauté and pan-sear your favorite fish, meats and vegetables at high temperatures without burning the oil.
If you want all the benefits in a more convenient form, grapeseed extract is available as a supplement. To get a consistent result, take it regularly. The PCOs dissipate over time. (Only 30% will stay in your system after 24 hours.) I recommend 100mg twice a day.
To Your Good Health,
Al Sears, MD