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"Pycnogenol" was inked in 1979 by a French scientist, Professor Masquelier (1921-2009) as a scientific name of OPC from French maritime pine park extract and grape seed extract (See: Masquelier J, Michaud J, Laparra J, et al. Flavonoides and pycnogenols.
Intern J Vit Nutr Res 1979;49:307-11).
Masquelier worked with his former Swiss broker Horphag, in attempt to commercialize Pycnogenol world-wide. Without consent of Masquelier, Horphag unitarily registered pycnogenol as a trademark by 1990 under the ownership of Horphag in US, causing severe legal disputes in US. Consequently, the most prominent scientist in this field was legally ripped off.
Horphag has made huge profits from Masquelier's intellectual property. Actually, the best French OPC from French maritime pine bark and grape seed is marked in the trade name of FrenchGlory isotonic OPC.
Pycnogenol as a US-registered trademark has been a controversy for about 2 decades. SCERPA, a French company founded by Masquelier initated a legal proceeding to opppose the trademark registration in March 1991 at USPTO, but abandoned the opposition proceeding in September 1992 for whatever reason.
International Nutrition Company (INC), a Netherlands company that accquired SCERPA, initiated a trademark cancellation proceeding in August 1997 on the ground of fraud. INC abandoned the legal proceeding in May 2003 after nearly 6 years of legal battle.
Isotonic OPC Antioxidants Inc. (or AmeriNutra Inc) initiated a legal proceeding of trademark cancellation with USPTO in January 2011, on the ground of genericness of PYCNOGENOL. This legal case is currently going on as May 2012.
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What is the difference between grape seed and grape seed extract?
Grape seed is the whole seed and grape seed extract is part of the seed which has been extracted from the whole.
What is the difference between grape seed extract and grape fruit seed extract?
Hmm. I'm not positive, but I would assume that one is the extract of a grape seed and the other is the extract of a grapefruit seed.
Grape seed extract benefits?
Are Grape Seed Extract supplements benefucial for skin cancer pervention?
What has the author Clark Hansen written?
Clark Hansen has written: 'Grape seed extract' -- subject(s): Flavonoids, Plant Extracts, Grape Seed Extract
Could Grape seed extract reduce prostate enlargement?
Testing with TRAMP mice has shown that Grape seed extract inhibits prostate tumor growth and progression. The extract contains some of the most powerful antioxidants available.
Grape seed extract ratio to use as natural preservative in moisturizer?
yes
What are the medicinal actions of grape seed extract?
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, coagulant.
What are the active medicinal properties of grape seed extract?
Antioxidants, flavonoids including oligomeric proanthocyanidins.
Can you mix orange extract and grape seed oil to make an oil for your oil burner?
It's not recommended to mix orange extract and grape seed oil for use in an oil burner. Orange extract is meant for culinary purposes and may not diffuse well in the burner. It's best to use essential oils specifically made for oil burners to ensure safe and effective diffusion.
Can Grape Seed extract help Lyme disease?
Research on the benefits of grape seed extract for Lyme disease is limited. While grape seed extract may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that could potentially help in managing symptoms of Lyme disease, it should not be used as a primary treatment. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider for appropriate treatment options for Lyme disease.
What are the health benefits of grape seed extract?
Grape seed extract contains a vast array of healthy ingredients, such as protein, lipids, carbohydrates and polyphenols (mainly in the form of flavonoids, which are also known as bioflavonoids). These components help fight off cancer and strengthen the immune system. They seem like insignificant seeds but Grape seed extracts contain powerful antioxidants called oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC). OPCs support cardiovascular health, cognitive brain functions, eye health, immune health, gastric health. They also have anti-aging properties. Grape seed extracts are known to have the highest concentrations of OPCs. A good quality supplement of Grape Seed Extract will have more than 95% concentration of OPC.
How do you cure poop breath?
Try Grape Seed Extract Vitamins, they really work against this type of bad breath.
