Grapeseeds contain a remarkable bioflavonoid, complexes known as Procyanidolic Oligomers (PCO), which were discovered to be 20 x more potent than vitamin C and 50 x more potent than vitamin E as an free radical scavenger. These bioflavonoids act as free radical scavengers like vitamin C, Vitamin E and Beta Carotene, but function on a higher plane. 

When researching PCO's, one will find a variety of names used to describe these bioflavonoids.  Some of these names include proanthocyanidin, procyanidin, leucoanthocyanin, anthocyanidin, Oligomeric Procyanidolic Complexes (OPC), Procyanidolic Oligomers (PCO), Grape seed extract, and Pycnogenol.

Other bioflavonoids, constituents which are active polyphenols, are also prevalent in our "full spectrum" extract which, when combined with proanthocyanidins, create a natural plant component that strengthens and protects living tissue.  Research has shown that PCO's have the ability to support the following functions and conditions:

Bioavailability:

PCO's are water-soluble and extremely well-absorbed into your body, usually within sixty minutes of consumption.  The long half-life gives it functionality even after 7 hours of a single dose.  The half-life is calculated at approximately 7 hours, which means that approximately one half of a single dose is shown to be readily available for the body.

Dosage:

According to a European symposium:  1 mg of PCO per day for every pound of body weight for the next week to allow enough to saturate the body tissues.  After approximate time period has past, it is suggested that the dosage could be as low as half the original dosage.

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