One of the most significant characteristics of Proanthenols is their ability to sequester and reduce the activity of iron in the body. It is the most potent antioxidant known to man and actually helps other antioxidants work better. OPC'S are probably the most versatile nutrients ever discovered. They are the most active free radical scavenging antioxidants known. They help protect against all degenerative conditions, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, allergies and aging.
Free radicals are incredibly destructive.
They damage our cells, which can mean premature aging, reduced immune function, inflammation and ultimately degenerative disease. The biological activity of antioxidants is enormously important to our health. OPC's, or Proanthocyanidins are the most powerful antioxidant free radical scavengers known to man. Aging and deterioration in human cells is caused by the chemical process of oxidation. The free radicals cause your cells to die off faster than your body can produce new ones.