grape seed Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/grape-seed/ Your hub for fresh-picked health and wellness info Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:30:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AHA_Gradient_Bowl-150x150.jpg grape seed Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/grape-seed/ 32 32 Prevent Tooth Decay and Extend the Life of Fillings with Grape Seed Extract https://amazinghealthadvances.net/prevent-tooth-decay-and-extend-fillings-with-grape-seed-extract-8422/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prevent-tooth-decay-and-extend-fillings-with-grape-seed-extract-8422 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/prevent-tooth-decay-and-extend-fillings-with-grape-seed-extract-8422/#respond Sun, 26 Jan 2025 06:10:26 +0000 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=16877 Dena Schmidt via NaturalHealth365 – Are you worried about the health of your teeth? Grape seed extract is a fantastic example of how good nutrition can help keep your smile strong. If you’ve ever had a tooth repaired by a dentist, this report is worth your attention. It’s important to note that most fillings, whether made from amalgam or composite resin, don’t last a lifetime. Amalgam, a blend of metals, tends to be more durable. However, its mercury and other toxic materials make it a harmful option. On the other hand, composite resin offers some great benefits. This material, made from a mix of plastic and fine glass particles, can be custom-tinted to perfectly match your natural tooth color. The only downside is that composite fillings generally last about half as long as amalgam fillings. Still, many consider this a small price to pay for their health and peace of mind. Dental fillings tend to fail due to secondary cavities However, research shows that natural compounds contained within grape seed extract could help strengthen the dentin within the teeth. This, in turn, could increase the lifespan of composite resin fillings. The dentin portion of the teeth forms most of their calcified extracellular tissue and is located right underneath the hardest portion of the tooth, the external enamel. In addition, dentin is comprised mostly of collagen – the same protein that gives structure to the skin and connective tissues. Composite resin fillings must bind to the dentin; however, the interface between the two can weaken, paving the way for tooth restorations to break down. When fillings fail, what usually happens is that tooth decay has formed around it, compromising the seal between the tooth and the filling. Reinforcing the interface in the dentin layer sets the stage for a better bond and a longer-lasting restoration. Flavonoids in grape seed extract support tooth resin in adhering to dental fillings In one study, grape seed extract was found to increase the strength and integrity of the dentin layer effectively. This allowed it to be a better receptacle for composite fillings. The researchers believe that the effectiveness of grape seed extract in preventing tooth decay and preserving dental fillings is due to its support in the self-repair process within teeth. It seems that damaged collagen can repair itself faster in the presence of plant-based flavonoids called oligomeric proanthocyanidins. Grape seed extract is particularly rich in these compounds. It assists in interlocking the collagen-rich dentin and resin of the fillings – creating better adhesion and durability of the filling. Use grape seed extract to help prevent tooth decay and increase the lifespan of dental fillings Over 90 percent of U.S. adults have had at least one cavity. But millions of people have this problem – and don’t even know it! Cavities form when bacteria produce acid that, in turn, erodes tooth enamel minerals faster than it can self-repair. Secondary cavities – around the margin of the filling – are the most common causes of failed tooth restorations. If you have composite resin fillings, consider using grape seed extract to increase their lifespan. Some tips on caring for your teeth are as follows: First, floss your teeth. Use a Hydro Floss® oral irrigator to clean your teeth and gums. Inside the oral irrigator, you can put 20-30 drops of grape seed extract in the reservoir with about 20 ounces of water. Use the oral irrigator to clean your teeth and gums. Finish by brushing your teeth with an herbal toothpaste or make a paste with a small amount of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Naturally, we suggest you see a well-trained biological dentist for any repairs that are needed. By the way, another related study found that Chinese red pine root bark extract could also have similar tooth-strengthening properties. Of course, to keep your teeth healthy, minimize the consumption of processed sugars, eat a diet rich in minerals, and maintain good oral hygiene habits, on a regular basis. Sources for this article include: NIH.gov ScienceDaily.com To read the original article click here.

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]]> https://amazinghealthadvances.net/prevent-tooth-decay-and-extend-fillings-with-grape-seed-extract-8422/feed/ 0 Red Wine “Waste” Could Extend Your Lifespan https://amazinghealthadvances.net/red-wine-waste-could-extend-your-lifespan-8076/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=red-wine-waste-could-extend-your-lifespan-8076 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/red-wine-waste-could-extend-your-lifespan-8076/#respond Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:00:18 +0000 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=15419 Al Sears, MD, CNS – I enjoy drinking a nice glass of red wine with my grass-fed steak dinner. And the health benefits are an added bonus! But, it turns out the seeds from red grapes have even more health benefits than wine. These seeds – the same ones my brothers, sister, and I used to spit out at each other whenever we ate grapes – contain disease fighters so potent I call them super-antioxidants. In fact, a recent study from the National Institutes of Health backs up what I’ve been telling my patients for years… Grape seed extract’s antioxidant capacity can reduce the inflammatory process at the root of today’s chronic diseases. But, its regenerative benefits go even further… A breakthrough study published in the journal Nature Metabolism recently revealed grape seed extract successfully prolonged the lifespan of old mice by 9%.1 Researchers focused on a phenomenon known as cellular senescence – the process during which your cells lose function as your body ages. Specialized compounds called senolytics destroy these rogue cells, allowing the body to repair the damage. In the breakthrough study, researchers discovered a previously unidentified senolytic derived from a compound in grape seed extract called procyanidin C1, or PCC1. This newly discovered senolytic induces a type of programmed cell death called apoptosis in senescent cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. In the new study, the mice were exposed to doses of radiation that caused them to develop abnormal features such as significant amounts of gray hair. They also lost muscle mass and suffered damage to their kidneys, livers, and lungs. But once the compound in the grape seed extract was introduced, this damage was reversed. According to the study authors, there’s no reason to believe that this compound can’t do the same for human beings. It’s just one more advantage to add to a growing list of benefits we get from these seeds. To date, they’ve been proven to: Dramatically reduce the risk of prostate cancer2 Improve blood sugar and insulin sensitivity3 Slow brain aging and increase cognitive function4 Boost HDL cholesterol and lower blood pressure5 Restore cardiovascular health6 Fight infections and kill germs7 Make Grape Seed Extract Part of Your Life There are two distinct ways to add the seeds of grapes to your diet. Grapeseed extract comes from the small seeds (and occasionally the skins) of red grapes – the same kind that is pressed to make wine. Grapeseed oil comes from the same seeds – but after the juice is pressed. Supplement With Grape Seed Extract: I recommend taking 250 mg of grape seed extract twice per day. It’s available in capsules, tablets, or in liquid form. Look for products that are standardized to 40 to 80% proanthocyanidin polyphenols. Cook with Grapeseed oil: Grapeseed oil is a joy to cook with. It smokes at a much higher temperature than olive oil – which means you can sauté and pan-sear your favorite meats, fish, and vegetables without burning anything. You can also rub fish or chicken with the oil before baking.   To Your Good Health, Al Sears, MD, CNS   References: 1. Xu Q, et al. “The flavonoid procyanidin c1 has chemotherapeutic activity and increases lifespan in mice.” Nat Metab. 2021 Dec 6. doi: 10.1038/s42255-021-00491-8. Online ahead of print. 2. “Garavaglia J, et al. “Grape seed oil compounds: biological and chemical actions for health.” Nutr Metab Insights. 2016 Aug 16;9:59-64. 3. Sapwarobol S, et al. “Postprandial blood glucose response to grape seed extract in healthy participants: A pilot study.” Pharmacogn Mag. 2012 Jul-Sep; 8(31): 192–196. 4. Bell L, et al. “Grape seed polyphenol extract and cognitive function in healthy young adults: a randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel-groups acute-on-chronic trial.” Nutr Neurosci. 2020 Jan 16;1-10. 5. Grohmann T, et al. “Efficacy of bilberry and grape seed extract supplement interventions to improve glucose and cholesterol metabolism and blood pressure in different populations-a systematic review of the literature.” Nutrients. 2021 May 17;13(5):1692. 6. Feringa H, et al. “The effect of grape seed extract on cardiovascular risk markers: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Am Diet Assoc. 2011. Aug;111(8):1173-81. 7. Su X, Dsouza D. “Grape seed extract for control of human enteric viruses.” Appl Environ Microbiol. 2011 Jun; 77(12): 3982–3987. To read the original article click here.

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