OPC (Oligomeric Proanthrocyanidan)
an extremely potent free radical scavenger.
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Effects of Free Radicals on the System Dr. Robert Youngblood, M.D., board of certified plastic surgeon states: “Because of free radicals I have a thriving practice in plastic surgery. Not only do free radicals speed up the aging process internally, they also cause the aging process to accelerate externally.” Free radicals are highly reactive oxygen molecules, formed as by-products of normal metabolic reactions. They act on the cells and tissues of the body to produce significant damage in a process known as oxidation. Oxygen is a good thing, but if you want to see firsthand the damage it can cause, slice open an apple and let its sit for half an hour. The brown coloring is a sign of oxidation. And as proof of the effectiveness of an antioxidant vitamin, notice how rubbing the exposed flesh of the apple with a vitamin C rich dose of a fresh lemon prevents this browning. Free radicals are produced in the body by fat metabolism, sunlight, radiation, air pollution, harmful chemicals, food additives, tobacco smoke, infection, over-exercise, stress and numerous other factors. Free radicals cause tremendous irritation and damage to virtually every kind of tissue throughout our bodies. They damage cell membranes, and alter DNA which changes the way cells replicate. Cellular changes that result from regular bombardment by free radicals can lead to various degenerative conditions. |
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Antioxidant Power to the Rescue Antioxidants are substances which neutralize unstable radical oxygen molecules that attack the body’s cells. When these free radical molecules go unchecked they degrade the tissue strengthening collagen within the body joints, skin and organs... even worse, free radicals re-program DNA and are implicated a more than 60 diseases that plague mankind. Free radical damage can result in inflammation of the muscles, joints and other tissues, cause improper functioning of the circulatory system, nervous system (including brain cells) and immune system debility. According to Dr. Denham Harman, MD, PhD., the average life expectancy of many species can be increased by more than 20 percent by adding antioxidants to the diet. |
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There are many health benefits from taking powerful antioxidants such as OPC: |
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Composition of OPC OPCs is the trade name for Oligomeric Proanthrocyanidin (patent #4,698,360), a special family of bioflavonoids plus 40 other biologically beneficial components which provide the body with nutritional tools to neutralize free radicals so that the body can renew itself and function normally. Grape seed extract and pine bark extract are two of the most potent sources of proanthrocyanidins. Our OPCs capsules contain 75 mg of Pine Bark from the bark of the French Maritime pine tree , 75 mg of concentrated grape seed extract and 15 mg of quercitin, a powerful and very valuable bioflavonoid which is the major component in the herb Ginko Biloba. It helps stabilize cell membranes helping to reduce the breakdown of collagen and helps inhibit the release of histamine. OPC has undergone extensive testing at such renowned research centers as the Pastuer Institute and others. OPCs are highly bio-available and remain in the body in an active state for 72 hours. It is a safe natural product with no adverse side effects whatsoever, is non-toxic and is water soluble. Quality of OPC Commercial blends of OPCs are more effective than others. Clinical experience has proven that basic OPCs blended with special ‘protectors’ and given with enzymes provides best results. These boost OPCs total effectiveness by up to 4 1/2 half times that of common store bought blends and is only available from the Florida Company. Our OPCs contain this most effective blend. |
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Dosage 165 mg.- Take one or two capsules twice daily on an empty stomach (preferably take with Megazyme Forte and Willard’s Water). Dietary Supplement Use Only! This product is not intended to treat, cure, mitigate or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. |