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OPC's

Botanicals / Flavonoids

Also known as: Oligomeric proanthocyanidinGrape seed extractPine bark extractPycnogenol
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Pinus maritima barkVitis vinifera seed

Found 161 oral uses for OPC's

  • Varicose veins RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    OPC's strengthen capillary walls and blood vessel walls; protect collagen; reduce inflammation, edema and heaviness sensation; alleviate pain. Take 200-300 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Venous insufficiency RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    OPC's strengthen capillary walls and blood vessel walls; protect collagen; reduce inflammation, edema and heaviness sensation; alleviate pain. Take 200-300 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Capillary fragility RatingRatingRatingRating

    OPC's strengthen capillary walls; protect collagen. Take 100-200 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Deep vein thrombosis prevention RatingRatingRatingRating

    OPC's are blood thinners and anti-inflammatory; they reduce blood clot formation and are used for prevention. Take 100-200 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Surgery support RatingRatingRatingRating

    OPC's are anti-inflammatory; reduce lymphedema caused by surgery; reduce swellings and edema; strengthen capillary walls and blood vessel walls; protect collagen; accelerate tissue repair. Take 400-600 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Asthma RatingRatingRating

    OPC's are antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory; they improve lung function and alleviate symptoms. It is used for adult and childhood asthma. Take 100-200 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Bruises RatingRatingRating

    OPC's reduce inflammation; alleviate pain; protect blood vessels; strengthen capillary walls; accelerate healing. Take 100-200 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cirrhosis RatingRatingRating

    OPC's protect blood vessels; strengthen blood vessel walls; prevent internal bleeding. Take 100-200 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Diabetic microangiopathy RatingRatingRating

    OPC's protect blood vessels; strengthen blood vessel walls and capillary walls. Take 100-200 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Diabetic retinopathy RatingRatingRating

    OPC's are antioxidant; they neutralize free radicals; seal leaky capillaries in the eye and keep them permeable; reduce damage; slow down the progression; alleviate symptoms; they are used for prevention and treatment. Take 100-300 mg of OPC's daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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