Grape Seed Extract Halts Cell Cycle, Checking Growth Of Colorectal Tumors In Mice

Science Daily ^ | October 29, 2006 | American Assoiation of Cancer Research

[ConservativeMind]

Basically, in both rat and test tube tests, a large dose of grape seed extract over two days killed 92% of all cancer cells. With only one large dose, it decreased tumor size 44% compared with control mice with tumors.

I would give this a try if I had cancer. Get a bottle of 300 from Sam's Club for about $15 and take a bunch over two days. As I understand it, it is GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) and the mice had no side effects, either.

More on other grape seed extract studies available at www.activin.com.

[Cindy]

ping

[mysterio]

Good find. I'll be interested to find out more about the biochemistry behind it.

[Mr. Mojo]

There's no harm it giving it a try.

I had some grapeseed oil the other day for the first time. (Unrelated to the extract, I suspect). Don't know about any health benefits, but it sure tastes good on pasta and in salads.

[Man50D]

I can't help but think all the medical advancements over the years due to tests done on mice will result with the mice living longer than humans.

[cripplecreek]

All I'm coming up with is a somewhat disturbing mental image of a teensy weensy lower GI.

[ConservativeMind]

Here is the government GRAS notice:

http://www.foodnavigator.com/news/ng.asp?id=40811-gras-status-for

[Sacajaweau]

Wasn't there a peach pit cure floating around for a while??

[BlazingArizona]

California merlot bump!

[ConservativeMind]

The complete study this article references is available free, here:

http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/current.shtml

[Moonman62]

I know you're kidding but I've read that cancer is considered to be cured in mice.

[spyone]

I take this. It's also great for hangovers.

[ConservativeMind]

The issue this is in is the prior issue. The specific PDF link is here:

http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/reprint/12/20/6194

[crabbie]

Thanks, Cindy, for thinking of me.

I really appreciate any articles like this that you come across. I truly believe that a cure is just around the corner...I just keep praying!

[MamaTexan]

I had some grapeseed oil the other day for the first time. (Unrelated to the extract, I suspect). Don't know about any health benefits, but it sure tastes good on pasta and in salads.

It's also great for your skin and is used as a 'carrier' oil to retain and distribute other essential oils in organic skin care products. Here's the info I have from my supplier:

Grape seed oil
Grapeseed Oil ( Vitis vinifera ) is an ecologically sound product that is made from the seeds of grapes after the wine is pressed. Grapeseed oil is high in vitamin E and is 76% essential fatty acid, linoleic acid (also known as Omega 6). It is low in saturated fat, contains natural chlorophyll and valuable antioxidants (known as proanthocyninidins), and has a good shelf life. Very rich in vitamins and minerals. It's a light and penetrating oil for massage. It’s also used in lotions, balms, creams, and soap. The skin absorbs it easily; it has no perceptible odor. Since it is slightly astringent, it tightens and tones the skin. Will not aggravate acne. This is one oil that is nearly impossible to extract through cold pressure due to its very low oil yield.

Never thought of eating it, but I may have to give it a try. :-)

[zarf]

2 glasses of 100 per cent grape juice a day. keeps the doctor away.

[tubebender]

Burp for later...

[ConservativeMind]

The oil has benefits, but it appears there may be little of the compound they think might be helping. From Wikipedia:

Some sources claim that grape seed oil is also high in procyanidolic oligomers (also known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins, OPCs or PCOs). However other sources dispute this. Because proanthocyanidins are polar molecules which are insoluble in nonpolar liquids such as oils, grape seed oil is unlikely to contain as much PCO as other grape products like fresh grapes, grape juice or red wine. Some published independent analyses show that grape seed oil typically contains almost no PCO at all [1]. It has been claimed that many distributors of pycnogenol and related products are involved in pyramid schemes [2]. This in no way impacts its possible health benefits, of course.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grape_seed_oil

[Sacajaweau]

I switched from orange to grape juice. Much smoother taste.

[RichInOC]

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
"Duh, I think so, Brain...but it's a long way to Napa Valley."