MegaNatural® BP
MegaNatural® BP is made in California from a special seed blend from unfermented varietal wine and juice grapes. The seeds are extracted with hot water, the extract is purified, concentrated and spray dried, loading natural grape phenolics into the extract, and that extract powder is used as an ingredient for dietary supplements, functional foods, and healthy beverages.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Polyphenolics MegaNatural
- Features
Antioxidant Properties, Consistent Quality, Free Radical Scavenging, Improved Blood Circulation, Spray Dried
- Ingredient Name
- Grape Seed Extract
- Labeling Claims
- Naturally Derived, Non-Toxic, Plant-Based
- Certifications & Compliance
FDA Approved, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)
- Safety
Non-toxic, Non-clastogenic MegaNatural®-BP has been the subject of two published safety studies: a three-month oral toxicity study in rats and a high-dose clastogenic study in mice (clastogens are substances that cause damage to chromosomes). MegaNatural®-BP was shown to be non-toxic and non-clastogenic.; GRAS (generally recognized as safe) After submitting the above safety studies to FDA, MegaNatural®-BP received No-Objection GRAS status, making it safe for use in foods, medical foods and beverages, in addition to dietary supplements.; Free of Side Effects Clinical studies confirm MegaNatural®-BP is free of side effects, making it a safe and reliable option for people looking to maintain blood pressure within a healthy range.*; Relentlessly tested Every lot of MegaNatural®-BP is rigorously tested for heavy metals, pesticides and microbiological contaminants to ensure purity and safety.; Chemical-free MegaNatural®-BP is manufactured through a patented hot-water-based extraction process, without any traces of toxic chemicals or solvents in the final ingredient.; Safe History Millions of MegaNatural®-BP capsules have been sold in the market for the past five years, providing further evidence of its safety.
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Quality
Vertically integrated As a division of California Natural Color and E. & J. Gallo Winery, Polyphenolics has access to an abundant supply of quality U.S.-grown grapes and maintains total control over the entire manufacturing process, from raw material procurement to final extraction.. Environmentally friendly The relationship between Polyphenolics and its parent company results in a uniquely sustainable model of agriculture wherein all parts of the grape are utilized. The grape juice is used to make wine, the unfermented grape seeds are used to manufacture MegaNatural®-BP and the grape skin and pulp provide the raw materials for producing MegaNatural® GSKE Grape Pomace Extract.
- Efficacy
Clinically researched MegaNatural®-BP is backed by two placebo-controlled human clinical trials showing it supports blood pressure within the normal range.* Importantly, additional research shows that commonplace grape seed extract does not have the same effect.. U.C. Davis-associated MegaNatural®-BP has the exclusive privilege of being associated with the Department of Preventive Cardiology at U.C. Davis, where researchers have conducted several clinical and in vitro studies on the ingredient.
- Solubility
- Water Soluble
- Reliability
100% water-soluble MegaNatural®-BP is 100% water-soluble, so it can be easily added to functional beverages without dissipating out of solution.. Highly consistent The consistency of every batch of MegaNatural®-BP is verified through specialized HPLC testing, the accepted protocol for measuring polyphenol profiles. Consistent activity guarantees consistent results.
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