Antioxidative Functions, Preventive Action toward Disease and Utilization of Proanthocyanidins

Abstract

Many foods, such as red wine, contain trace amounts of proanthocyanidins that are polyphenols, whose functions are little understood. Antioxidative and related functions and disease preventive action were examined. Uses, methods of manufacture and products of grape seed extract comprising proanthocyanidins as principle components are discussed in detail.