Since both the grape seed extract and resveratrol supplements are associated with the grapes, many confuse them to be the same or rather similar. However, this is not the case as both are entirely different supplements having their own set of healthful benefits. Read on to know some of the way both the supplements are similar, their differences, and the how they are extracted.
Extraction & Identification
Grape seed extract is derived, as the name suggests, from the seed of the grape while resveratrol is extracted from the skin of the grape. Resveratrol is also a component of purple grape juice and peanuts. Japanese Knotweed is one of the best, cheapest sources so supplement companies commonly use it. Both the supplements contain properties that can prove to be extremely healthful for our bodies.
Anti-Aging Properties
Resveratrol is believed to have antibiotic, antioxidant, and anti-mutative elements that make it the best supplement for anti-aging properties. On the other hand, grape seed extract is not considered to be the best supplements for fighting aging signs as it deprived of the elements that make the resveratrol the best anti-aging supplement. However, it boasts of various other anti-oxidants and OPCs – oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes that are known to improve the blood circulation, enhance the health of the brain, and prevent tooth decay.
Difference in Amount of Dosage
As per the University of Maryland Medical Center, a dose 25 to 150 mg of grape seed extract can be consumed thrice a day for benefitting from its antioxidant effects. While in the treatment of Edema and chronic venous insufficiency, the dosage should 200 to 400 mg and 150 to 300 mg respectively. On the other hand, as per the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, resveratrol dose of 500 mg is considered to be enough for the day. However, one should consider their physician before deciding on the right amount of dose that can be healthful for their body.
Treatments
Resveratrol and grape seed extract both are believed to helpful in curing various diseases; however, their aid in treating the ailments haven’t been proven medically. Having said this, both the supplements boast of various elements that healthful for our bodies.
Resveratrol is known to:
- Treat heart diseases
- Prevent cancer
- Enhances Liver Health
- Fights Obesity
- Have anti-aging properties
- Helps in growth of muscles
- Helps to cure infection
On the other hand, grape seed extract helps to:
- Cure high cholesterol
- Treat edema and poor night vision.
- Treat diabetes
- Treat chronic venous insufficiency
- Heal constipation
Conclusion
To cut the long story short, both the supplements despite having certain similarities i.e. grape being their main source of extraction, are different from each other in the ways mentioned above. Consult your doctor or dietitian before using both or any of these for the betterment of your health as they can have certain side effects as well.
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