OPC Grape Seed Extract Capsules with 95% PCO
If you have ever looked into plant-based polyphenols, you have probably come across grape seed extract. It is packed with procyanidins, a group of substances naturally found in grape seeds. This supplement from LUTO Supplements provides 166.7 mg of grape seed extract per capsule, standardized to 95% PCO and 30% OPC. These are not random abbreviations. They tell you exactly what part of the extract you are getting, and that is where the difference lies.
OPC stands for oligomeric proanthocyanidins. PCO stands for procyanidin oligomers. It sounds complicated, but here is the bottom line: grape seeds contain all kinds of polyphenols. Some are small molecules, while others form long chains. The small, oligomeric variants are the OPCs and PCOs. That is why standardization matters. A grape seed extract without specification can contain anything. With this product, you know that 95% of the extract consists of procyanidin oligomers. That is a substantial concentration.
The difference between 30% OPC and 95% PCO
Many people wonder why there are two percentages on the label. This has to do with measurement methods. OPC and PCO partially overlap. They belong to the same family of polyphenols from grape seeds. The PCO percentage (95%) indicates the total oligomeric procyanidin fraction. The OPC content (30%) is a more narrowly defined subset of that. In practice, this means: you get an extract with a fixed proportion of oligomeric procyanidins. Grape seed extract without these specifications is often less transparent about exactly what is in it.
Grape Seed Extract and Olive Oil in the Same Capsule
What many people do not know: this product contains olive oil in addition to grape seed extract. Olive oil serves as the carrier here. The formula has also been deliberately kept simple: potato starch as a filler and a gelatin capsule. No long list of additives.
Produced in Germany under ISO Certification
LUTO Supplements has this grape seed extract produced in Germany. Production falls under DIN EN ISO 9001 and HACCP, two quality systems that ensure control over purity and consistency. Every batch is tested. For a supplement where standardization is so crucial, that makes a difference. Claiming an OPC content of 30% is only worth something if you actually measure and verify it. With 90 capsules per package, you have a 45-day supply with two capsules per day.
In short: this is a concentrated grape seed extract that clearly states what is in it. No vague percentages, no unnecessary additives. Just grape seed with a high oligomeric fraction, supplemented with olive oil as a carrier.