OPC & Q10: THE ANTI-AGING MIRACLE WEAPONS
You're probably familiar with them from advertisements for skincare and anti-aging creams: the active ingredients OPC (also called grape seed extract) and coenzyme Q10. They're supposed to make you young, beautiful, and healthy, but what's really behind them? And why can it be so helpful to ingest these anti-aging miracle weapons instead of just "smearing them on." We've gotten to the bottom of it for you. In this article, learn more about the effects of OPC and Q10, how to best administer them to your body, and what else they can do besides their rejuvenating effects.
OPC – healthy, young and beautiful with grape seed extract
Shower gels, bath additives, creams – many products contain OPC. But what exactly is grape seed extract and why is it so good for the body?
What is OPC?
The abbreviation OPC stands for oligomeric proanthocyanidins. OPC is an extract obtained from grape seeds. It belongs to the polyphenols, a large group of highly effective secondary plant substances. It is also an antioxidant, a substance that helps keep our cells healthy by scavenging free radicals.
OPC is mostly extracted from grape seeds, but can also be found in the skin of red grapes and peanuts, in coconuts, whole grain products and apples.
What effect does OPC have on the body?
OPC is a true all-rounder with numerous health benefits: The antioxidant has a rejuvenating effect, protects cells from free radicals, accelerates wound healing, and is said to help with atopic dermatitis. It also strengthens hair structure, protects the heart and blood vessels, and has a hormone-regulating effect. This latter property makes OPC a true miracle cure, especially for women, for symptoms such as mood swings, headaches, period pain, and fatigue, which often accompany PMS and menopause. OPC is also said to provide relief from symptoms associated with diseases such as rheumatism, intestinal problems, or atopic dermatitis.
Coenzyme Q10 – natural protective shield for the skin & energy supplier
You've probably seen it in TV commercials for anti-aging creams, but Q10 has many other positive effects on the body.
What is Q10?
Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble substance produced by the body which is essential for our skin but also for the smooth functioning of our body cells.
With increasing age, the body's own production of Q10 declines significantly, which is why the active ingredient is primarily found in anti-aging products. Stress, competitive sports, smoking, or a generally unhealthy lifestyle can further accelerate the degradation process. From the age of 40, production is only at 70 percent. At the same time, however, the need for Q10 increases with age, which is why taking it via dietary supplements is important.
What effect does Q10 have on the body?
Q10 has three important functions in the body:
- it improves energy production
- ensures improved cell health (skin) and
- has a positive effect on the immune system.
Energy supplier
Coenzyme Q10 ensures that energy can be produced in the body's cells' tiny powerhouses – the mitochondria. Every single cell has a whopping 500 of them. Without them, communication between cells would be disrupted, and you would have no energy available. Q10 acts as the catalyst for this chain reaction. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is produced from carbohydrates and fats ingested through food. The smoother this process runs, the more energy you have.
Antioxidant
Oxidative stress refers to the attack of free radicals on body cells. This accelerates the aging process of the body and brain. Coenzyme Q10 can reduce oxidative stress by neutralizing and neutralizing free radicals.
Immune regulator
The increased energy supply described above through taking Q10 also ensures that your immune system can function properly. Furthermore, a study has shown that coenzyme Q10 can increase the number of antibodies that fight viruses and bacteria.
As you can see, OPC and Q10 are true beauty boosters and can effectively support your health and beauty routine. By taking high-quality OPC and Q10 orally, you can protect your skin from collagen degradation from within. Our new BEAUTIFUL AGE CAPSULES contain, in addition to adaptogenic herbs and medicinal mushrooms such as organic maca, organic yam, and organic cordyceps, selected, highly effective modern substances such as OPC from grape seed extract, coenzyme Q19, vitamin D from lichen, vitamin E, vitamin C from acerola, alpha-linolenic acid from linseed oil powder, and zinc. Only active ingredients of the highest quality and bioavailability are used – made in Germany. The formula is not only suitable for the relief of menopausal symptoms, PMS, and hormonal imbalances, but also for the effective strengthening of skin, hair, and nails.
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