{"id":73006,"date":"2022-02-27T22:52:35","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T22:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/?p=73006"},"modified":"2022-02-27T22:52:35","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T22:52:35","slug":"blood-clot-risk-this-unique-compound-in-grape-seed-extract-helps-to-protect-your-circulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/en\/blood-clot-risk-this-unique-compound-in-grape-seed-extract-helps-to-protect-your-circulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Blood clot RISK: This unique compound in grape seed extract helps to protect your circulation"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many, working from home is now the \u201cnew normal<\/em>.\u201d And, for millions of Americans, this means long hours seated at a desk. Believe it or not, while excessive sitting hardly seems like a dangerous activity, it actually presents a serious risk to health. In fact, the threat is so severe that health experts are now characterizing prolonged sitting as \u201cthe new smoking<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sitting for long periods of time \u2013 whether at a desk, in a car, or on a plane \u2013 raises the risk of deep vein thrombosis, which occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein deep within the body (usually, in the leg). In a life-threatening complication, the clot can break loose and head for the lung, where it can cause a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as many as 900,000 Americans are affected by blood clots every year, resulting in roughly 100,000 deaths. (Sitting doesn\u2019t look quite so safe anymore, does it?) Fortunately, a clinical study supports the ability of proanthocyanidins in grape seeds to improve blood flow and dramatically lower the risk of thrombosis.<\/p>\n

Reduce leg swelling with a single serving of proanthocyanidins from grape seeds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Researchers have long puzzled over the \u201cFrench paradox<\/em>\u201d \u2013 the fact that people in France enjoy a 50 percent reduced risk of heart disease when compared to Americans. And this, despite eating a fatty diet and having generally higher cholesterol and blood pressure!<\/p>\n

Many believe that the secret lies in the French tradition of regularly consuming red wine, which is made from grapes rich in healthful polyphenols (such as resveratrol and quercetin). And, the most potent polyphenols of all are the proanthocyanidins, which make up about 90 percent of the content of grape seeds. Of course, traditionally speaking, Europeans tend to eat higher quality food (less processed) and in smaller quantities \u2026 which is quite healthy for you.<\/p>\n

Back to our point: research has shown that these powerful antioxidants can improve blood flow, reduce swelling and prevent blood clots \u2013 particularly after long periods of sitting. Just what the doctor ordered for those in sedentary occupations!<\/p>\n

In a clinical study published in the Journal of Science and Food Agriculture<\/em>, researchers assessed the effects of a single 400-mg serving of proanthocyanidins from grape seeds, taken before a session of six hours of sitting. The team found that the extract reduced leg swelling and edema by 70 percent \u2013 an impressive result.<\/p>\n

Grape seed extract discourages blood clots through multiple mechanisms<\/strong><\/p>\n

In an animal study published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery<\/em>, researchers found that grape seed extract reduced the size of blood clots while protecting the endothelium, the all-important lining of the veins and arteries. It also markedly lowered levels of inflammatory cytokines, reduced the number of adhesion molecules, and discouraged blood clots by reducing the \u201cstickiness<\/em>\u201d of platelets. In other words, grape seed extract made blood less likely to clump together and adhere to the lining of veins.<\/p>\n

Calling grape seed extract a \u201cpromising candidate<\/em>\u201d for treating deep vein thrombosis, the impressed researchers went a step further and stated that \u201cprompt administration of grape seed proanthocyanidin extract is instrumental to thrombus (blood clot) clearance<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

The news gets even better: Proanthocyanidins in grape seeds LOWER the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes<\/strong><\/p>\n

While blood clots in veins can cause pulmonary embolism, blood clots that form in arteries are equally dangerous \u2013 and can cause a life-threatening heart attack or stroke. Fortunately, proanthocyanidins in grape seeds benefit cardiovascular health as well. In addition to helping reduce the ability of blood to form clots, they have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides in the blood and fight the systemic inflammation that can trigger heart disease. Proanthocyanidins can also prevent the harmful oxidation of fats. In one Italian study, 300 mg of a grape seed product, consumed with a meal, significantly reduced the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.<\/p>\n

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Incidentally, an extract from French maritime pine bark \u2013 sometimes coupled with a medicinal plant known as Gotu kola (Centella asiatica<\/em>) \u2013 is making researchers sit up and take notice of its remarkable ability to act against artery-clogging atherosclerosis. What is the \u201csecret weapon<\/em>\u201d of French maritime pine bark? Researchers say it\u2019s the high content of \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 proanthocyanidins.<\/p>\n

By the way, when sitting for long periods of time, natural health experts recommend getting up and walking around at least once an hour. If you are on a plane or train, a short stroll down the aisle can go a long way towards avoiding blood clots.<\/p>\n

Slow the development of Alzheimer\u2019s disease and dementia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grape seed extract prevents memory loss, improves cognitive abilities, and even reduces specific proteins associated with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.<\/p>\n

With advancing age, harmful beta-amyloid proteins accumulate in the brain, impairing the ability to make new cells. Studies have shown that grape seed extracts can not only prevent, but reverse this phenomenon. In an animal study conducted at the University of Alabama, scientists found that grape seed extract normalized over a dozen different brain proteins, restoring them back to youthful levels.<\/p>\n

While more studies are needed, this research offers an exciting glimpse of the potential of grape seed extract to improve cognitive function and delay the onset of Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n

And, there\u2019s more<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grape seed extract also has protective, anti-aging effects on the skin, and helps to maintain strong bones and teeth. As if this weren\u2019t beneficial enough, grape seed extract stabilizes blood sugar and acts against obesity by helping to metabolize fat and reduces appetite.<\/p>\n

Natural health experts generally recommend grape seed extract amounts of 300 to 800 mg a day for eight to 16 weeks.\u00a0 However, don\u2019t use grape seed extract to treat deep vein thrombosis \u2013 or any other condition \u2013 without first consulting your integrative doctor.<\/p>\n

While the name is complex, the effects of the proanthocyanidins in grape seeds are straightforward and simple. These beneficial antioxidants can promote healthy circulation while reducing vulnerability to blood clots \u2013 a very substantial health benefit indeed.<\/p>\n

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\nFebruary 27, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

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