Grape Seed Extract benefits, dosage, and side effects

What are other names for Grape Seed Extract

Note that Grape Seed Extract is also known as:

GSE
OPC-3
Oligomeric Procyanidins
Procyanidin

Grape Seed Extract should not be confused with:

Resveratrol (different molecule also from grapes)
Pycnogenol (same molecules but different source)

Dosage information

Studies conducted in humans used in the range of 150-300mg Grape Seed extract daily for heart health purposes, while doses up to 600mg have been used with no reported side effects.

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Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Evidence
General Cardiovascular Health	9 Outcomes	4 Studies
Metabolic Health	6 Outcomes	3 Studies
Cardiovascular Disease	6 Outcomes	2 Studies
Type 2 Diabetes	5 Outcomes	1 Study
Breast Cancer	2 Outcomes	1 Study
Dyslipidemia	2 Outcomes	1 Study
Metabolic Syndrome	6 Outcomes	1 Study
Skin Health	1 Outcome	1 Study

General Cardiovascular Health

9 Outcomes

4 Studies

Metabolic Health

6 Outcomes

3 Studies

Cardiovascular Disease

6 Outcomes

2 Studies

Type 2 Diabetes

5 Outcomes

1 Study

Breast Cancer

2 Outcomes

1 Study

Dyslipidemia

2 Outcomes

1 Study

Metabolic Syndrome

6 Outcomes

1 Study

Skin Health

1 Outcome

1 Study

General Cardiovascular Health

Metabolic Health

Cardiovascular Disease

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Grape seed extract for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

In this randomized controlled trial in participants with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, daily supplementation with grape seed extract improved a variety of cardiometabolic risk factors.

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Grape seed extract for older adults with cognitive impairment

Does supplementing with bilberry and grape seed extract improve cardiometabolic health?

Does a grape and blueberry extract supplement improve cognitive function in older adults?

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Examine Database References

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) - Kar P, Laight D, Rooprai HK, Shaw KM, Cummings MEffects of grape seed extract in Type 2 diabetic subjects at high cardiovascular risk: a double blind randomized placebo controlled trial examining metabolic markers, vascular tone, inflammation, oxidative stress and insulin sensitivityDiabet Med.(2009 May)
Blood Flow - Clifton PMEffect of Grape Seed Extract and Quercetin on Cardiovascular and Endothelial Parameters in High-Risk SubjectsJ Biomed Biotechnol.(2004)
Blood Pressure - Feringa HH, Laskey DA, Dickson JE, Coleman CIThe effect of grape seed extract on cardiovascular risk markers: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsJ Am Diet Assoc.(2011 Aug)
Blood Flow - Shenoy SF, Keen CL, Kalgaonkar S, Polagruto JAEffects of grape seed extract consumption on platelet function in postmenopausal womenThromb Res.(2007)
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) - Vigna GB, Costantini F, Aldini G, Carini M, Catapano A, Schena F, Tangerini A, Zanca R, Bombardelli E, Morazzoni P, Mezzetti A, Fellin R, Maffei Facino REffect of a standardized grape seed extract on low-density lipoprotein susceptibility to oxidation in heavy smokersMetabolism.(2003 Oct)
Leg Edema - Sano A, Tokutake S, Seo AProanthocyanidin-rich grape seed extract reduces leg swelling in healthy women during prolonged sittingJ Sci Food Agric.(2012 Jul 2)
Triglycerides - Sivaprakasapillai B, Edirisinghe I, Randolph J, Steinberg F, Kappagoda TEffect of grape seed extract on blood pressure in subjects with the metabolic syndromeMetabolism.(2009 Dec)
Estrogen - Ikuko Kijima, Sheryl Phung, Gene Hur, Sum-Ling Kwok, Shiuan ChenGrape seed extract is an aromatase inhibitor and a suppressor of aromatase expressionCancer Res.(2006 Jun 1)
Food Intake - Vogels N, Nijs IM, Westerterp-Plantenga MSThe effect of grape-seed extract on 24 h energy intake in humansEur J Clin Nutr.(2004 Apr)
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers - S L Nuttall, M J Kendall, E Bombardelli, P MorazzoniAn evaluation of the antioxidant activity of a standardized grape seed extract, LeucoselectJ Clin Pharm Ther.(1998 Oct)
Hyperpigmentation - Yamakoshi J, Sano A, Tokutake S, Saito M, Kikuchi M, Kubota Y, Kawachi Y, Otsuka FOral intake of proanthocyanidin-rich extract from grape seeds improves chloasmaPhytother Res.(2004 Nov)

Grape Seed Extract

What are other names for Grape Seed Extract

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