OPC's
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Botanicals / Flavonoids
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| Also known as: |
Oligomeric proanthocyanidin •
Grape seed extract •
Pine bark extract •
Pycnogenol
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| Botanical Name or Chemical Name: |
Pinus maritima bark •
Vitis vinifera seed
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Found 161 oral uses for OPC's
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- Varicose veins
   
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
   
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
  
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
  
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
  
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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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