WHAT IS OPC?
OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) is a specific molecular complex that is found in many plants and was discovered by Dr. Jack Masquelier in the 1940s. As a professor at the University of Bordeaux in France, Dr. Masquelier studied OPC throughout his lifetime eventually proving it was a powerful antioxidant, collagen rebuilder and cellular protector. His first OPC extract was made with peanut skins, then hawthorn berries and eventually commercial extraction was from grape seeds (vitis vinifera) and pine bark (pinus maritima). OPC has been used in France since the 1950s in prescription medications for circulation, cardiovascular, eye problems and varicose veins. OPC is registered as a dietary supplement in the U.S. where many people have found daily use of OPC to improve their health in many ways including improved skin health, allergy symptoms, brain function and memory, etc.
What is OPC? OPC, or Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins, rebuilds and strengthens collagen throughout every tissue and organ in the body. Click on the link and read about OPC in greater detail.
OPC: The Miracle Antioxidant is an in-depth booklet about the clinically-proven health benefits of OPC (PDF) written by Chris Kilham. Copies are available to order in our book section.
Background Learn about the discovery and history of OPC.
Dr. Masquelier Read about the man who pioneered the discovery and OPC's benefits to human health.
Scientific Proof Scan the world-wide research that prove OPC works.