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Proanthocyanidin, or Epicatechin, is the negative stereoisomer of Catechin (Flavan-3-ol) - it is a Flavanol. Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins are a group of colorless Flavanols composed of bonds (oligomers - i.e. dimers and trimers) of linked Flavan-3-ols (Catechins - Catechin and/or Epicatechin).
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The term Proanthocyanidins is derived as follows pro = before, anthocyanins = red, referring to their colorless property and their ability to be transformed into (red) Anthocyanins.
Health Benefits:
- may inhibit some aspects of the ageing process
- may help to prevent and reverse Atherosclerosis
- may help to prevent bleeding
- may help to prevent abnormal blood clotting
- may improve the strength and elasticity of the Blood Vessels
- may help prevent Hypertension as well as lower blood pressure in Hypertension patients
- may alleviate Varicose Veins
- may reduce the risk of Thrombosis
- may help to prevent damage to the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) content of Cells
- may help prevent Gastric Ulcers
- may improve various aspects of sight and enhance the health of the eyes
- may help prevent Cataracts
- may alleviate night blindness and eye fatigue
- may prevent mutations that underly many forms of Cancer and help to kill some forms of Cancer
- may stimulate hair growth in persons with Hair Loss
- may help prevent Inflammation
- may alleviate and prevent Allergies
- is a potent antioxidant
- may reduce the deposition of oxidized LDL Cholesterol within the walls of Blood Vessels and may inhibit the oxidation of LDL Cholesterol
- may facilitate the removal of Lipofuscin from the Brain and may prevent the formation of new Lipofuscin within the Brain
- may reduce the Edema and Inflammation that occurs following Surgery
- may help prevent bruising
- may maintain the integrity of the skin's Collagen and Elastin
- may inhibit the development of Wrinkles
- may reduce Edema
- may enhance the function of Vitamin C and prevent the degradation of Vitamin E
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