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Grape Seed Nutrition

Grape seed comes from red grapes, and can be found in grape, wine or extract form. There are multiple nutritional benefits to getting grape seed into your diet.

  1. Antioxidants

    • Grape seed is most well known for a high antioxidant levels. According to ISU, grape seed happens to be "a more potent antioxidant than vitamins C and E."

    Heart Disease Prevention

    • Antioxidants work to prevent heart disease. Grape seed extract works to protect against hardened arteries and strengthen blood vessels.

    Cancer Prevention

    • Antioxidants work to take out free radicals in the body. These free radicals cause damage in the body, which can lead to heart disease and cancer. Grape seed can help to decrease your risk of cancer.

    Daily Dose

    • According to the medical center at the University of Maryland, an adult should have anywhere from 75 mg to 450 mg of grape seed extract daily.

    Pycnogenol

    • Those who want an alternative to grape seed should look into Pysnogenol. Pycnogenol is listed by ISU as a similar extract. It comes from the bark of a pine tree and has the same antioxidants as grape seed.

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