OPC Grape Seed Extract + Vitamin C | 240 & 365 Capsules | Vit4ever

OPC Grape Seed Extract + Vitamin C by Vit4ever

Your skin, blood vessels, gums and cartilage all have something in common: they are made of collagen. Your body needs vitamin C to produce it. That is why Vit4ever combines grape seed extract with vitamin C: 450 mg of extract per capsule (of which 315 mg is OPC) and 75 mg of natural vitamin C from camu camu and rosehip. One capsule a day, available in a bottle of 240 or 365 capsules. This grape seed extract with vitamin C is designed for those who want to get both OPC and a generous amount of vitamin C in a single capsule, without having to keep two separate bottles in the cupboard.

Vitamin C and the formation of connective tissue

Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the blood vessels, skin, cartilage, bones, teeth and gums. Collagen is the protein that serves as a kind of scaffold for these tissues: it gives them structure and cohesion. Each capsule provides 75 mg of vitamin C, or 94 percent of the reference intake.

More than just connective tissue

Vitamin C also contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the normal function of the nervous system and normal psychological function. Vitamin C also contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells against oxidative stress. Furthermore, vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E, and vitamin C increases the absorption of iron.

OPC from European wine grapes

In addition to the vitamin C, each capsule contains 450 mg of grape seed extract, with 315 mg of OPC measured using the conservative HPLC method. This measurement method is considered more reliable than some alternative testing methods because it is less likely to indicate an excessively high percentage. For this purpose, Vit4ever uses grape seed extract from European wine grapes, obtained from the seeds that remain after the grapes are pressed for wine production. OPC stands for oligomeric proanthocyanidins, a group of plant compounds naturally found in the skin and seeds of grapes and belonging to the flavonoid family, the same large group that includes compounds from tea, cocoa and berries. Grape seeds naturally contain a relatively high concentration of OPC, which explains why these seeds are used as a source of concentrated extract: the extraction process removes the OPC from the seed and concentrates the compound into a powder that can then be incorporated into a capsule. This way, you get a quantity in 450 mg of extract that you would not practically achieve by eating grapes or drinking grape juice. OPC and vitamin C often occur together in the same plant sources in nature. Incidentally, the vitamin C in this formula does not come from synthetic ascorbic acid, but from camu camu and rosehip, two fruits that naturally contain a lot of vitamin C. Camu camu is a small, sour fruit from the Amazon region that is known for having one of the highest natural vitamin C contents among fruits; rosehip is the fruit of the wild rose and has long been used as a natural source of vitamin C in dietary supplements.

One capsule a day, eight months' supply

You take one capsule a day with a meal and plenty of liquid. The capsule also consists of a plant-based hydroxypropyl methylcellulose shell, without fillers, magnesium stearate, colorings or flavorings. The product is gluten- and lactose-free, GMO-free and vegan. A bottle of 240 capsules thus lasts eight months; those who prefer to stock up on a larger supply at once can choose the 365-capsule variant, good for just over a year's supply. Vit4ever has every batch tested by an independent laboratory for content and contaminants, so that the amounts of grape seed extract with vitamin C on the label match the actual contents of the capsule. This way, you know exactly what you are getting every day, without having to guess the actual strength. That combination of a fixed daily dose, a controlled content and a simple intake schedule makes this grape seed extract with vitamin C a format that is easy to fit into your daily routine, whether you are just starting with supplements or have been accustomed to a fixed morning routine for years.