Posted by Larry Hoover on November 10, 2003, at 6:59:02
In reply to Re: OPCs/Flavay for manic depression?, posted by taylor18 on November 10, 2003, at 2:22:10
> Somewhere in the promotional literature.
Get your critical information from Pubmed, okay?
E.g.
> "...The good news is that Flavay is great at neutralizing peroxynitrate.The chemical in question is peroxynitrite.
> It also reduces the amount of superoxide available that makes peroxynitrate
You'd be far better served by ensuring that your SOD (super-oxide dismutase) enzyme level is adequate. Zinc and selenium supps.
> and it helps to regulate the nitric oxide production so that it stays in balance.
Semantic frippery.
> That means your immune system works better, your joints hurt less, and your blood flows better, all because of Flavay... Other antioxidants may help, but presently researchers have only noticed OPCs working on this problem..."
Before I took a supplement for its exogenous effects, I'd take the endogenous ones. Vitamin E, C, selenium and alphalipoic acid. That's not to say that OPCs are not of benefit, but the concluding statement is unsupported hyperbole.
There is no doubt that oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes have physiological effects. There is, as yet, no good evidence for the claims made here.
> "...The increase in NITRIC OXIDE may also improve learning ability and memory through its effects as a neurotransmitter. Early evidence suggests that OPCs are effective in Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD).
Anecdotal reports, with no systematic study yet published.
> These positive results are due to the effects of increased neurotransmitter lifespan, NO production, and improved brain micro-circulation..."
Pure supposition.
There is some discussion of the subject in this thread.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030818/msgs/253236.html
Lar
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