Demeter grape seed flour is considered particularly health-promoting due to its high content of antioxidant OPC and is one of the foods with the highest antioxidant capacity (ORAC value). As studies show, Demeter and organic raw materials also contain significantly more antioxidants than conventional products. In addition, active ingredients in natural foods can usually be absorbed better than artificially produced substances. Taken regularly, grape seed flour can thus help positively support the health of body, skin, and hair.
Pure & Natural
After pressing the grapes, the pomace, also called marc, is processed daily to prevent oxidation and preserve all good ingredients. The seeds are separated from the skins, cleaned, and dried for several weeks. Subsequently, the dry seeds are cold-pressed, creating valuable grape seed oil. However, the remaining pomace is also full of nutritionally healthy ingredients and is therefore finely ground into grape seed flour.
OPC – Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins
OPCs are among the best free radical scavengers, whose effect far surpasses other antioxidants such as Vitamin C or Vitamin E. OPCs are secondary plant compounds, i.e., completely natural antioxidants, which neutralize negative metabolic products such as "free radicals". They occur in many plants and primarily serve to protect the plant from negative influences such as UV radiation. Absorbed through food or cosmetic products, they can also protect the body from oxidative damage and have a proven positive effect on the immune system, blood count, skin, and hair. Grape seed flour contains a particularly high proportion of OPC, making it one of the foods with the highest antioxidant capacity (ORAC value).
EFFECT OF OPC
By neutralizing free radicals, OPCs are attributed numerous positive properties for the body, skin, and hair. The antioxidants can help protect blood vessels from oxidative damage, strengthen them, and thus counteract cardiovascular problems. In addition to their antioxidant properties, OPCs can also have anti-inflammatory effects, strengthen the immune system, and positively influence blood pressure and cholesterol. OPC is even said to inhibit the activation of certain enzymes and thus counteract histamine release and allergic symptoms. And the female hormonal balance is also said to be positively influenced by OPC, with PMS symptoms being alleviated after two to four months of regular intake. International expert groups even found that polyphenols from grape seeds can prevent or at least delay the precursor to Alzheimer's.
My AOX® OPC preparation is the purest and most natural form to strengthen and support the body from within. The grape seed flour for my OPC preparation is obtained from our own Demeter grape seeds and only pressed together with organic apple fiber. The tablets are completely free of capsule shells or other synthetic fillers and ingredients, which are often added to food supplements. Depending on body size and weight, I recommend taking 2-3 tablets in the morning and evening, preferably with a meal. For therapeutic use, the dosage can be increased. Concurrent intake with Vitamin C (e.g., with lemon or orange juice) can positively influence the effect. Since dairy products can impair OPC absorption, I recommend not combining the AOX preparation with such.
