What does OPC stand for?

Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin (antioxidant/antiinflamatory)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

The most powerful antioxidant is considered to be OPC''s, scientifically known as Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins.

Alzheimers Disease

In the US, some grape seed extract products have been marketed as a source of pycnogenols, a generic term for oligomeric proanthocyanidins found in grapes, cocoa, cranberries, apples, and some supplements - including Pycnogenol.

Pycnogenol eases venous insufficiency

Masquelier published his doctorate thesis on the successful isolation and chemical description of the phytonutrients known today as oligomeric proanthocyanidins, or OPCs.

Jack Masquelier

001) The red grape extracts also had a significant effect when compared to the white grape extract and the three concentrations of oligomeric proanthocyanidin.

The effect of oligomeric proanthocyanidins on cancer cells

Stafford noted that in 2002, supplements with oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes, the main antioxidants in pine bark extracts, were the fourth-highest selling herbal supplement in the United States.

Barking up the Right Tree? Stanford Study Will Evaluate Effects of ...

When many anthocyanidins are linked, the polymer is called a proanthocyanidin, or more technically, oligomeric proanthocyanidins.

The laboratory notebook: answering important questions about quality

The bark of the Pinus Radiata tree contains: Monomeric proanthocyanidins, Oligomeric proanthocyanidins, Flavonoida, Organic acids, Natural Sugars and Esters all of which can be found in the concentrated form of the Enzogenol tablet.

Powerful Anti-Oxidant Found in Pristine Forests of New Zealand

Condensed phenolic compounds occurring in Vinox as multiple units, known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins, appear to be the key substances.

University of California, Davis Grape Seed Extract Research Enhanced ...