Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Proanthocyanidins, a class of polyphenolic compounds found in foods such as grapes, berries, and pine bark, have been researched for their effects on vascular health, including support for capillaries. Several studies have shown that proanthocyanidins, particularly those derived from grape seed extract and French maritime pine bark (Pycnogenol), can help strengthen capillary walls, reduce capillary permeability, and improve microcirculation. These effects are thought to be due to their antioxidant properties and their ability to stabilize collagen and elastin, which are important structural proteins in blood vessel walls. Clinical trials in humans have demonstrated that supplementation with proanthocyanidins can reduce symptoms associated with capillary fragility, such as bruising and edema, particularly in conditions like chronic venous insufficiency and diabetic retinopathy. However, while the evidence is promising, the number and size of high-quality randomized controlled trials are still somewhat limited. Most studies support their use as an adjunct in vascular health, rather than a primary therapy. Overall, the use of proanthocyanidins for capillary support is scientifically justified, with moderate evidence primarily based on mechanistic studies, small clinical trials, and meta-analyses.

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alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
anthocyanins
apple
astragalus
bilberry
black currant
blueberry
butcher's broom
Chinese salvia root
chokeberry
citrus bioflavonoids
fish oil
flavonols
garlic bulb
ginkgo biloba
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grape
onion
hawthorn
hesperidin
horse chestnut
Japanese sophora
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Nattokinase
orange
phenolic compounds
pine bark
quercetin
rutin
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin E
vitamin K
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capsicum
lingzhi
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Yarrow
prickly ash
sodium salt
terpene lactones
polyphenols
purslane
shepherd's purse
herbal blend (proprietary)
cayenne pepper
ashitaba
asiaticoside
Aronia melanocarpa
Aescin
anthocyanidins
anthocyanosides
apocynin
astragalin
Baikal Skullcap
baicalein
benfotiamine
berry
bioflavonoids
coumarin
Centella triterpenes
cyanidin
Citrus
Centella asiatica
coca
capers
cypress
cranesbill
Collinsonia
Diosmin
danshen
delphinidin
dextran
diosmetin
epicatechin
Erigeron
eicosapentaenoic acid
escin
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flavanones
Fagopyrum
flavoglycosides
flavans
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Gypenoside
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ginkgo flavone glycoside
Ginkgoside
ginkgoheteroside
Hyperoside
Immortelle
linden
Ligustrazin
leucoanthocyanidins
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Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Phenylpropanoids
pagoda tree
procyanidol
procyanidin
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Other body systems supported by proanthocyanidins

Arteries
Blood
Capillaries
Circulatory System
Eyes
Gastrointestinal Tract
Gums
Heart
Immune System
Skin
Urinary System
Veins

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