摘要 |
The present invention provides a composition comprising pulverized, lyophilized grape seeds. This natural antioxidant composition may readily be formulated into oral and topical pharmaceutical products for administration to humans or animals to provide protection from the harmful effects of free radicals. The natural antioxidant composition of the present invention may also be used as a natural additive in food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical products to prevent or retard their oxidation and spoilage. The present invention also provides a stable, natural source of proanthocyanodin antioxidant compounds which may be extracted by conventional means to provide a stable, more highly purified antioxidant composition. |