Is there alcohol or sulfite in OPC-3 from the Red Wine Extract?
The red wine extract that is used in Isotonix OPC-3 is a completely non-alcoholic product. The extract is made from the skin of grapes used to make red wine, but the crushed grapes are not allowed to undergo fermentation. Therefore, ethyl alcohol is never formed and does not have to be removed. “Red wine” extract is an inaccurate use of words. Also, alcohol evaporates on exposure to air. Since OPC-3 is a dried product, it cannot contain alcohol. Sulfites are usually added as a preservative for finished wine. Sulfite is not added to the initial grape crush or at any stage of the extraction process. Are chemicals used in processing OPC-3? Water, butanol, and acetone are used in the extraction process. They are completely evaporated during processing. Does OPC-3 contain beta-carotene? No. Does OPC-3 contain caffeine? No, it does not, but it may contain caffeic acid, which is a low molecular weight phenolic compound. Caffeic acid is isolated along with other polyphenolic compounds and flav
No body outside the manufacturer of market america isotonix opc has ever a clear idea, as the red wine extract in their product is never published for its ingredient source and detailed specifications. Market America has more than 100,000 distributors who want to make money by selling Isotonix. Do you think they will say anything negative to their products? For isotonic OPC products of clear specifications, see: red wine extract and grape seed extract here.
