Flavay® is a highly specialized, nutritional complex of singles, pairs and triples of a specific molecule called flavan-3-ol, isolated from natural extracts which has been extensively tested and examined clinically for biological antioxidant protection, collagen strengthening, tissue rebuilding, reducing inflammation, improving circulation and cognitive function, and other health producing outcomes. See: What Can Flavay® Do For Your Body?
The science behind Flavay® is very complex. Where its single molecules are highly beneficial, the same molecules would be non-nutritive (and have pro-oxidant activity) if they were isolated from their natural partners. So, organic groups of single and small-clusters of specific molecules are selectively preserved while anti-nutritive large-clusters of molecules are removed. Also, native organic acids are retained to protect the otherwise perishable bioactivity, and for other significant benefits. See: Molecular Composition of Flavay®
Studies show Flavay® supplementation is beneficial in preventing hepatic (liver) and renal (kidney) toxicity in instances of acetaminophen and other drug poisonings. This protection was attributed to detoxification of cytotoxic free radicals and facilitation of DNA repair. Researchers found Flavay® improved blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine; histological improvement was also noted. (309-311)
Flavay® protects the small vessels in the liver. A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of persons with hepatic (liver) cirrhosis, found Flavay® (300 mg daily) significantly reduced capillary fragility. (45)
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®. (1-3,90-94)
There are no known interactions between Flavay® and other medications. However, if you are taking anticoagulant drugs, be aware that Flavay® is shown to favorably normalize reactivity ("stickiness") of blood platelets. Notify your physician as dosing adjustments may be advised.
Yes, always consult your doctor before starting any course of supplementation or diet change if you are under medical care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your doctor.
Not in our modern diet. Industrially-produced food no longer contains the active ingredients in Flavay®. See: Why can't we rely on our diet?
Yes, Flavay® is manufactured using patented processes.
There are more patents, most are French.
Yes. Flavay® is backed by 70 years of scientific research, patents, clinical studies, and extensive testing for safety.
Registered in France since 1950 for use in over-the-counter medications, Flavay® has therefore been consumed in Europe under medical supervision for decades with no reports of adverse side effects.
Some bioflavonoids are toxic and some are inefficacious. Bioflavonoids have very poor bioavailability or none at all. Flavonoids is a very complex category and nearly 20,000 different flavonoids have been characterized. (2-4,89,178,180)
Bioflavonoids are made of a different species of molecule than Flavay®. Bioflavonoids are made of molecules known as "flavonols" (note the "o"). (2-4,89,178)
Flavay® is comprised of molecules known as flavanols (note the "a") which are part of very specifically defined small organic molecular cluster-complexes. (1-4,89)
| Binds to collagen? | Biologically Active? | Non-Toxic and Safe? | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioflavonoids (flavonols) |
No |
Very Poor or None |
Some are Toxic |
Flavay®SMALL clusterflavanols |
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|
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| LARGE cluster flavanols |
Yes |
No |
No |
"What is the difference between the terms, OPCs and polyphenols? In some cases it appears synonymous and in others there appears to be a distinction. On some labels it will say OPCs, but in the supplement facts, it says grape seed extract (vitis vinifera) 95% polyphenols. I am confused."
It's confusing because these terms are used inaccurately in the marketplace. "95% polyphenols" is a useless expression in a scientific context. However, it does reveal a big problem. In most cases, the terms polyphenols and OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) are used inaccurately for commercial interests—or by mistake.
Polyphenols is a very broad and extremely complex group of more than 100,000 chemical species. The term is widely used ambiguously and confusingly in connection with dietary nutrients, but generally refers to natural chemicals with phenol structural units—with lack of consideration to solubility (ability to dissolve), precipitation (ability to vaporize), and complexation (bonding) phenomena. (178,188)
Most plant-derived polyphenols are antinutritive— which means they interfere with absorption of nutrients with toxic effects. For example, flavonoids are polyphenols which are related by their pigment (color) and certain flavonoids are known to be carcinogenic/genotoxic and mutagenic and dangerous to your health. (89,189-194)
Let the buyer be aware! There is no American industry standard for accurately identifying and quantifying products sold as proanthocyanidins in the marketplace.
In most cases, the following terms are used inaccurately and have truly lost all scientific meaning in the marketplace (including product labels, magazine and internet articles, and many popular books).
But the marketplace wrongly uses the terms interchangeably.
Because of commercial interests—or by mistake—the terms, OPCs and proanthocyanidins, have truly lost all of their scientific meaning in the marketplace. In most cases, suppliers and retailers confuse grape seed extracts as being synonymous with OPCs or proanthocyanidins.
"Grape seed extract" and "pine bark extract" are vague, nonspecific terms which really have no scientific value. In fact, crude grape seed extract or pine bark extracts are virtually worthless to the consumer—or may be harmful. Some of these extracts contain nothing more than grape seeds or other plant parts which have been pulverized in a food processor.
There is no relevant pharmaceutical, nutritional, biochemical or analytical definition of grape seed extract or pine bark extract nor is there a standardized manufacturing method. There are no commonly accepted, clear analytical fingerprints or standards for qualifying grape seed extract or pine bark extract. In fact the term is so broad and so vague that "grape seed extract" and "pine bark extract" can and does mean just about anything.
Other so-called "OPCs" products contain unidentified and untraceable extracts typically labeled vaguely as "grape seed extract" or "pine bark extract." Even a trained observer is left guessing about the origin of the ingredients, method of production, and in which country and according to what standards it was produced.
Let the buyer be aware! There is no American industry standard for accurately identifying and quantifying products sold as proanthocyanidins in the marketplace.
Most producers of grape seed extracts and pine bark extracts leave the large proanthocyanidin molecules (tannins) in their products in order to bulk up the weight and then allow the consumer to wrongly believe they are consuming small-molecule oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs).
Consumers should also be aware that some manufacturers of grape seed and pine bark extracts have devised ways to synthetically boost the proanthocyanidin numbers for their extracts. However, there is no scientific research to show whether the human body benefits from a synthetic boost.
More importantly, large-clusters of proanthocyanidins are antinutritive and can be unhealthy for consumption. Large proanthocyanidins cause proteins, carbohydrates and nutrients to become indigestible and can result in toxic effects. (189-194,246)
Flavay® is manufactured under the control of pharmaceutical inspection by the French Ministry of Health.
More than 70 years of scientific research, patents and clinical studies, rigorous manufacturing controls and comprehensive identity-testing safeguard the quality and consistency of Flavay®.
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