I'm so glad that you got through the weekend! I've discovered that the gel caps usually pull open, seeing as they are 2 peices. Thankfully the taste of the grapeseed is almost not there. I have seen a grapeseed extract tincture too, but I don't know about the company. I have been using herbs from the Kroger company, based in colorado. They are extremely careful as to the potency of their herbals and the purity, not to meantion how much is in each pill.
I fight the doctors in my area, rural as well, too. I had to fight to get my stomache problem diagnosed. I had to fight over my arthritis, asthma, fatigue, period issues, you name it! I think I've become the scourge of the clinic! Thank GOd that my husband started looking into alternatives! We were both worried if I'd live to see 30!!