Superfood: grape seeds

Their ingredients support the body’s defences particularly with vein disorders like varicose veins. They also help to improve wound healing and reduce water retention (oedema) They can inhibit inflammation, keep the blood vessels clear and ward off bacteria. They have a regenerative effect on the skin and hair.

 

For optimal cholesterol level and blood flow. 

The oil derived from grape seeds is particularly rich unsaturated fatty acids. Up to 85% of it is present in grape seed oil. The unsaturated fatty acids regulate the cholesterol level in the blood. Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) stand out among the polyphenols in grape seeds. This group of molecules are strong antioxidants. They protect cells by binding with free radicals, carcinogenic particle molecules in the blood. So these radical catchers make the dangerous free radicals harmless. OPCs also slow down the ageing of the body cells and impede unhealthy cell growth. They maintain normal blood flow, which contributes to an optimal oxygen supply to the body’s tissues.

 

They prevent heart and vascular diseases

The grape seeds also contain salicylat, a source of salicylic acid. This substance is the basis for aspirin and used to prevent heart and circulatory diseases.  Salicylic acid can also counteract narrowing of the vessels. When external wounds are healing, OPCs contributes to increasing free radicals, which have a pro-oxidative function.  The resulting extract boosts wound healing and reduces scarring. It also creates better conditions for keeping wounds germ free.

 

Grape seed oil and flour for cooking and baking 

Grape seed flour is a by-product of the oil production process. It contains vital substances, some even in higher concentrations. Grape seed flour keeps longer and has fewer calories than the oil. Its valuable components such as oligomeric proanthocyanidins remain when baked as they are heat resistant. The oil can be used in cooking like other oils and the flour can be used for almost all baking. You can replace 5-10% of the wheat flour in baking with grape seed flour. It’s also good added to vegetable juices. It’s really expensive to make both the oil and flour from grape seed, so you should always use only small amounts in your cooking or for your health.

 

Skin and hair are nourished and strengthened. 

You can buy the superfood grape seeds as a powder extract or in capsules. It is mainly grape seed oil that is used to treat the skin. It can also be used in body lotions or creams. The skin nourishing and rejuvenating properties of grape seed oil are notable. It also helps to treat cellulite and acne. Age spots can be visibly reduced with the use of grape seed oil. The skin becomes softer and more elastic. It also strengthens the hair and impedes hairloss.