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    Physiological function and efficacy of Proanthocyanidins

    • Last Update: 2020-04-03
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    2013-08-26 classification: efficacy, action, chemical composition, 0 people's comments on proanthocyanidins (PC )It is a general term for a wide range of polyphenol compounds in plants, which has strong antioxidant and free radical elimination functions, can effectively eliminate superoxide anion free radicals and hydroxyl free radicals, also participate in the metabolism of phosphoric acid and arachidonic acid and protein phosphorylation, and protect lipids from oxidative damage It is a powerful metal chelating agent, which can chelate metal ions in vivo The formation of inert compounds, protection and stability of vitamin C, contribute to the absorption and utilization of vitamin C Proanthocyanidins are widely distributed in the skin, shell, seed, core, flower and leaf of many plants Grape seed has the highest proanthocyanidins content and rich species Proanthocyanidins [the physiological function of proanthocyanidins] scavenge free radicals and promote cell proliferation [main effect of proanthocyanidins] it has the functions of antioxidation, cardiovascular protection, anti radiation, anti mutation, anti-tumor, etc.
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