What is the difference between the terms OPC and polyphenol? In some cases they appear to be synonymous and in others there appears to be a distinction. On some labels it will say OPC, but in the supplement facts, it says grape seed extract (vitis vinifera) 95% polyphenols. I am confused."

Flavay® is the original, highly specialized, nutritional complex of pairs and triples of a specific molecule called "flavan-3-ol," isolated from natural extracts, and that has been extensively tested and examined clinically for biological antioxidant protection, collagen strengthening, tissue rebuilding and other health producing outcomes. MORE See similar questions...

Yes, several, but perhaps the most comprehensive study was Villa Termite. U.C. Berkeley conducted a 5-year study at the order of the Structural pest Control Board. Its conclusion was Heat and Fumigation were the only two methods offering 90% or more insect mortality rate in the wood. (link to Villa Termite article) See similar questions...

After 60 years of human use, no adverse effects have been observed. Furthermore, intensive biological, toxicological, pharmacological and analytical research was conducted for the purpose of registration as a medicine in France and other countries in Europe. In one study, daily doses of up to 35,000 mg for six months were determined to cause no adverse effects. MORE See similar questions...

No, Flavay® has no known contraindications (conditions under which it should not be used). Flavay® is completely safe and nontoxic. In fact, clinical trials have been conducted in which pregnant women (troubled by varicose veins and other circulatory problems in the legs) safely used Flavay®. See similar questions...

Yes, there are many patents. In 1948 Dr. Jack Masquelier received a French Patent which described a method to extract the active principles in Flavay® from the bark of the pinus Maritima. In 1970 Dr. Masquelier received another French Patent which described an even more efficient extraction method of the active principles from the seeds of the vitis vinifera grapes. On October 6, 1987 Dr. Masquelier was awarded U.S. Patent No. See similar questions...

Statements made herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Masquelier, J. Plant extract with a proanthocyanidins content as a therapeutic agent having radical scavenging effect and use thereof. U.S. Patent No. 4,698,360, 1987. The International Nutrition Company Special Report, "Pine vs. See similar questions...

The Makaton Charity has an updated list of research papers conducted during the 1980s and 1990s, as well as some of the papers themselves. If you would like to publish your paper on this website, please get in touch. The Makaton Charity, 31 Firwood Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3QD, UK - tel/fax 01276 61390 - email info@makaton.org See similar questions...

As a member of the National Rosacea Society (NRS), from time to time you may be given an opportunity to participate in research to help improve treatment or patient care. If you have not done so, this is one more reason to join the NRS today. See similar questions...

There are approximately 1,000 articles on CES therapy many of which are listed in four reviews put out by the Foreign Service Bulletin of the United States Library of Congress. This is in addition to the wealth of physiological and bio-engineering data on electro-sleep and electro-anesthesia, including 18 experimental animal studies. Human research studies on CES currently number more than 100. See similar questions...

There have been numerous studies conducted in various clinics throughout the world that have shown the effectiveness and safety of this product. See similar questions...

To-date, none. Most health studies are funded by the pharmaceutical industry. There is no pool of funding for research on alternative therapies. We are collecting a body of knowledge based on case histories from health practitioners, live-blood cell analysis, kinesiology and customer feedback, but this is considered unscientific evidence. We are always investigating possibilities to do studies but have been unable to find a reputable organization to do them affordably. See similar questions...

Flavay® helps protect hepatic capillaries (the smallest blood vessels in the liver) from free radical damage and activates liver antioxidant enzyme systems. A study of twenty patients with cirrhosis of the liver showed that a daily intake of 300 mg of Flavay® can help to decrease capillary fragility of the liver. See similar questions...

Yes, please consult your doctor before starting any course of supplementation or diet change, particularly if you are currently under medical care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your doctor. See similar questions...

The active flavan-3-ol molecules in Flavay® can be found especially in the fibrous and woody parts of naturally-ripened, raw fruits and vegetables, and in the skins of seeds, nuts and fruits. Unfortunately, our fruits and vegetables are typically deficient of these active polyphenol molecules due to our modern methods of distributing food—which result in fruits and vegetables that have been harvested while unripe. See similar questions...

OPCs (short for oligomeric proanthocyanidins) is a term that covers many different and complex molecules. However, due to commercial interests—or by mistake—the terms "OPCs" and "proanthocyanidins" are often abused and misunderstood and have therefore lost all of their scientific meaning in the marketplace. See similar questions...

There have been many recent studies to validate the effectiveness of Reflexology in the U.S. and around the world. China, Denmark, Japan, and Great Britain, for example, are a few countries where Reflexology is widely used as an accepted form of medical treatment. Some recent studies include: One of the first published studies in Obstetric and Gynecology Journal for Premenstral Symptoms (PMS) by Bill Flocco of the American Academy of Reflexology. See similar questions...

If you would like to research hypnotism further, I suggest you go to the web site of the National Institutes of Health of the United States (www.nih.gov). Enter the word "hypnosis" in the search box at the top right hand side of the screen and you will get a list of hundreds of recent research articles that have appeared in refereed scientific journals. Clicking on a study will bring up a short abstract of the research findings See similar questions...