There’s an old saying that “science” goes through stages. First, the “scientist” refutes the research and evidence. Then they accept it. Then they claim it as their own.
 
That was the process (again) reported this last week as CBS 60 minutes reported  (watch video)on the miracle of Resveratrol. The glowing “unbiased” journalism was reported by Morley Safer who once was quoted as saying he “Trusted citizen journalism as much as he trusted citizen surgery.” Well, Morley, you should have done your journalistic homework.
 
Over 50 years ago, Dr. Jacques Masquelier discovered the power of pine bark after researching information he had stumbled upon in the Explorer Henry Cabot’s journals.
What he discovered and subsequent research proved, was that pinebark (and subsequently, grapeseed extract) contained huge amounts of oligomeric-proanthocyanidins or oligomers for short.
 
As time (and research) marched on, it was glaringly apparent that oligomers or proanthenols (sheeze, all the names will drive you nuts) were, among other things, able to prevent and reverse some cancers. Of course, everyone from the American Cancer Society on down called Dr. Masquelier an opportunist and a charlatan. All of this despite the fact that proanthenols are proven 20 times stronger than vitamin C and 50 times stronger than vitamin E.
These miraculous extracts have over the years proved to have excellent anti inflammatory qualities while protecting the cardiovascular system and without any of the side affects of non steroidal anti inflammatories like aspirin.
 
The wide ranging benefits of these substances are now not only accepted, several big drug companies, as reported by Mr. Safer are now in the process of making these into a pharmaceutical. Yikes! Morley asked the audience “When will we be able to get these?”
The answer was, of course, when the drug companies finish their process.”
 
Some of the benefits include but are not limited to:
Antioxidant;
Anti-inflammatory;
Antimutagenic;
Antimicrobial;
Vascular health;
Retinopathies;
Cancers;
And more!
 
 
 
Fortunately these compounds have been available to consumers for 50 years. You can have these remarkable substances (and at pretty inexpensive prices) right now. So, let me explain how you can find these and how to shop for the best prices and products.
 
All good products will be standardized and this is also true of proanthenols (grapeseed and/or pinebark). The best will say on the label 85% (or better) standardized. These have been proven as highly efficient anti oxidants as well as anti carcinogenics.
 
Usually, it is best to avoid licensed names such as Pycnogenol as you are paying a hefty licensing fee. Stay with standardized generics, most of the time. Although the AdaptAid sells for around $30.00 for a 90 cap bottle of 500mg proanthenols.
 
So you have the true “skinny” on an amazing set of substances and it would be worthwhile considering adding these into your daily regime.

American Cancer Society and Pine bark extract

Wikipedia