Question 1

what benefits can we get from grape-seed?

Accepted Answer

Antioxidant: Grape seeds are a great source of oligomeric proanthocyanidins, among the most powerful antioxidants. There is evidence that they can boost immune function, improve circulation, lower cholesterol & blood pressure, and prevent cancer, diabetes and alzheimer's disease. More research is needed but it is very safe, non-toxic & worth trying. See www.Umm.Edu/altmed/articles/grape-seed-000254.Htm.

Question 2

what good effects does grape seed oil have?

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Anti-oxidant: Some compounds in grape seed extract may be effective in relieving symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency. Studies show beneficial effects of grape seed extract for diabetic retinopathy . Components may benefit the heart or help prevent cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease.

Question 3

is grape seed extract safe to take in the long term?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Safe but, unfortunately, medically ineffective.

Question 4

could it be okay to give grape seed extract to children?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: There have not been enough studies to look at how grape seed extract can effect children. As pediatricians, we tend to be careful! Given the lack of evidence about its safety, grape seed extract is generally not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Question 5

can you explain if it's safe to give grape seed extract to children?

Accepted Answer

Grape Seed Extract: Grape seed extracts are not recommended for children. Whole grapes, however, make a healthy and safe snack for children. They contain strong antioxidants. Antioxidants can damage cells an even cause cell death.

Question 6

is grape seed oil is good oil for frying?
which oils are healthy choice to use for frying?
thank you

Accepted Answer

Frying Not Healthy.: In general frying is not healthy. But if you insist and enjoy fried food, try olive oil or vegetable oils.

Question 7

can babies eat grape seed oil?

Accepted Answer

Breast or Formula: Babies should only be fed breast milk or formula.  Your doctor can tell you when it is ok to add other foods.  Supplements should be limited to recommended vitamins for breast fed babies and other medicines as prescribed by the doctor.

Question 8

is grape seed oil safe to feed babies?

Accepted Answer

Massage your baby: Grape seed oil is great for massaging your baby.  As an oil, it's as safe as any vegetable oil.  For babies under 4 months i avoid anything but breast milk or formula.  If you want to use grape seed oil to cook food for your baby, it's fine, but we actually encourage saturated fats for children under 2 years old.

Question 9

does grape seed extract have a warming / cooling effect?

Accepted Answer

Either: It can be whichever way you would like it to be.

Question 10

are grape seed extract supplements safe?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Safe but, unfortunately, medically ineffective.

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