What is the history of grape seed extract?
Scientists first became interested in grape seed extract in the latter part of the 20th Century due to an outgrowth of research about the “French Paradox.” The French Paradox shows a low incidence of heart disease (nearly half that of the United States) among the French despite a high incidence of known dietary and other contributing factors to heart disease. Some scientists believe that the secret of the French Paradox is red wine, which is an integral part of the French diet. Further research suggests that OPCs present in red wine can promote cardiovascular health. Grape seeds have been found to be the richest source of OPCs.
