I initially became acquainted with OPCs three years ago, but underestimated the potential of these natural compounds until April of 2010. My mother, an 80-year-old, with varicose veins, poor circulation in her lower legs, arthritis, and in need to knee replacements, developed edema in both her lower legs. She had about 15-to-20 pounds of water in each of her lower legs, as well as a rapid pulse rate. Her primary care physician wrote two scripts for diuretics and changed her arrhythmia treatment medication. She was also advised to purchase special stockings to help increase her circulation.
Indeed, the diuretics did help her, but did not solve her underlying problem, poor circulation. I decided to purchase OPC-3 for her and thought that it might help with her circulation. To my UTTER AMAZEMENT, I discovered that the compounds in OPC almost immediately reduced the swelling in my mother's varicose veins. She has been on OPCs for about 3 months. She now reports that the stiffness in her lower legs is not so noticeable, and reduced knee pain.
Once I noticed she was clearly improving, particularly with respect to the significant reduction in the swelling of her varicose veins, I decided to try the OPCs as well. I am 55-years-old and had cervical spine surgery 10 years ago. I am also over weight, experienced fatigue on almost a daily basis, and have an enlarged prostate gland.
I could NOT believe the benefits I have derived from taking OPCs. In the last 6 weeks, the stiffness and pain in the back of my neck subsided. I no longer feel fatigued and, most importantly, I do NOT get up in the middle of the night to urinate. Although I find that I am eating less-because I am less hungry; my weight still remains constant. My blood pressure has always been within a normal range; however, I now have a slightly lower than normal blood pressure. I feel a millions times healthier today, than I did 6 weeks ago.
Some people may argue that this is all a placebo effect. LISTEN: I was getting up every night at around 2 to 3 o'clock in the morning to urinate-it was an urgency sensation that I experienced. This was going on every night for about almost 6 years. Once I started to take OPC-3, I only woke-up 2 times in the past 6 weeks - and that was at the very beginning of taking OPC-3.
OPC-3 is in a purple powder form. It contains Grape Seed Extract, Red Wine Extract, Citrus Extract Biolflavonoids, Bilberry Extract, and Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol). I became interested in exploring the scientific investigations that served the basis for the formulation of the OPC-3 product. I was absolutely fascinated by all the studies that were published, many in peer reviewed journals, as well as the anecdotal evidence that I was exposed to. There is no alcohol in this product. Once the powder is mixed with a certain volume of water ( 2 ounces of water per capful of OPC), then the compound is broken down and easily absorbed in the body as the fluid is of equal pressure with body fluids, thus referred to as isotonix.
If you are on prescribed medications, I would ask you to do what I did for my mother, call the pharmacist at your local pharmacy to make sure that there will be no adverse interactions if OPC is taken with prescribed medications. I would also lask your physician before you take any supplement in order to avoid any adverse affects from OPC.
As I have already mentioned, OPCs are natural compounds and non-toxic. The best formulation is OPC-3. You can learn more about OPC-3 by clicking on my website at: http://www.best-products-for-life.com
I wish you all the best. May you live longer and live better.
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Dr. Ciampi has taken courses in natural supplementation and is a true believer in the health benefits that can be derived from carefully researching products offered by the neutraceutical industry. It is important to note that just because you take a supplement does not mean that you will gain a benefit from it. It is important to talk with your personal physician and pharmacist before taking any supplement. You may feel free to visit my web portal at http://www.best-products-for-life.com All my best wishes for you in your journey to optimize your health. There is nothing more important than your good health.
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