Grape seed extract.

   Grapes are round fruits that every home needs to have on the dining table. But under the delicious sweet flesh of the grapes, how many people would know that? The grape seed that everyone has thrown away is rich in benefits. that enhances beauty and are very beneficial to the body Until the year 1970, a French biochemist brought grape seeds to extract. And finally found a substance that is very beneficial to the body named “Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins) or OPCs.

    OPCs have important properties as powerful antioxidants. and good solubility Therefore, it is very effective in protecting the cells of the body from free radical damage. It is also 20 times more effective as an antioxidant than vitamin C and 50 times more than vitamin E1.

Benefits of OPCs from Grape Seed Extract.

1. It is a good antioxidant. Antioxidants in all forms and in large numbers It is absorbed into the bloodstream within 20-30 minutes, then spreads to different parts of the body and stays in the body for up to 72 hours.

  2. Skin care Slow down the aging of the skin and reduce dryness of the skin By strengthening collagen to the cells under the skin.

  3. Help reduce wrinkles, blemishes, freckles to fade. OPCs will help fight free radicals that destroy collagen and elastin. and pigment production that causes the skin to deteriorate and premature aging.

  4. From the property of inhibiting enzymes that destroy collagen under the skin make the capillaries strong Thus, it can bring nutrients to the skin cells as well.

    Grape seed extract is a natural extract That can help the skin to be flexible, look bright, have soft water and also help increase blood circulation. inhibits the destruction of collagen It also reduces the problem for people with uneven skin tone 2-3

References.

  1. Chanisa Panich. The effectiveness of taking OPC, grape seed extract and vitamin C compared to vitamin C alone. The only way to reduce wrinkles of female volunteers who received treatment at Mae Fah Luang University Hospital. [http://archive.mfu.ac.th/school/anti-aging/File_PDF/Research_PDF54/2.pdf]

  2. Teeraphong Khanthacharoen, Orapin Kerdchuchuen, Nattha Laohakulchit. Antioxidant efficacy from extracts from peel and seed extracts of grape varieties. Cardinal. Journal Agricultural Science, Vol. 41, No. 3/1 (Special) September – December, pages 617 – 619

  3. Paween Punsri 1961. Grape. First edition. 2. Horticultural Club Kasetsart University, Bangkok.