pine bark extract OPC 95% procyanidine
Latin name: Pinus massoniana Lamb
Specification: 95%
Used part: peel
Appearance: reddish -brown fine powder
Active ingredient: procyanidine(OPC)
Effectiveness: Cardiovascular health / Anti-aging
Indications of pine bark extract OPC 95% procyanidine
Antioxidants play a key role of repairing and protecting cells in the body. They help protect against free radicals,
which are damaging byproducts of metabolism and exposure to environmental pollutants.
Free radical damage is believed to contribute to aging, as well as too severe conditions including heart disease
and cancer. Common antioxidants are vitamins A, C, E, and the mineral selenium.
Researchers have termed the group of antioxidants found in pine bark extract oligomeric proanthocyanidins,
or OPCs for short. OPCs (also referred to as PCOs) are some of the most powerful antioxidants available.
Much research has been conducted on OPCs and on pine bark extract. In France,
pine bark extract and OPCs have been rigorously tested for safety and effectiveness,
and pine bark extract is a registered drug. Pine bark extract has been shown to contain a powerful
antioxidant that helps protect cells from free radical damage and increases
the effectiveness of vitamin C. Pine bark extract has been shown to help lower cholesterol,
and to decrease the risk and severity of atherosclerosis, or damage to the arteries.
It has been demonstrated to help strengthen and repair tissues made of collagen,
a protein that builds blood vessels, skin, and connective tissue.
The OPCs in pine bark extract have also been shown to help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body.
Function of pine bark extract OPC 95% procyanidine
1. Antioxidant activity;
2. Eye health effects (degenerative eye can reduce the incidence of spots and cataracts);
3. Heart health benefits (reduced exercise-induced vascular sclerosis porridge);
4. Reduce cancer risk;
5. Enhanced vascular strength (strengthening the blood vessels the flexibility of the wall);
6. Has anti-inflammatory, removal of swollen.
Certificate of Analysis pine bark extract OPC 95% procyanidine
Examination Items
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Examination Standards
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Result
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Method
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Description
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Appearance
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Red brown powder
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Complies
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Visual
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Extracted part
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Pink bark
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Extract solvent
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Ethanol&Water
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Complies
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Inspection
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Mesh Size
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95%through 80 meshes
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100%through 80 meshes
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CP2010
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Loss on Drying
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5.0% max
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3.5%
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CP2010
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Ash
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1.5% max
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2.2%
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CP2010
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Bulk density
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40-60 g/100ml
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52g/100ml
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CP2010
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Heavy Metals
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20.0 ppm max
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CP2010
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Pb
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2ppm max
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AA
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As
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2ppm max
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AA
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Cd
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1ppm max
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AA
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Hg
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1ppm max
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AA
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Residual of solvent
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0.05% ethanol max
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GC
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Microbiological Inspection
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Total Bacterial Count
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1000cfu/g max
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CP2010
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Total Molds Count
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100cfu/g max
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CP2010
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Negative
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Not Detected
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CP2010
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Salmonella
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Negative
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Not Detected
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CP2010
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E. Coli
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Negative
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Not Detected
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Content Determination
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Proanthocyanidins
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95.00% min
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95.40%
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UV
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Application of pine bark extract OPC 95% procyanidine
1. Pine bark extract can be made into capsules, troche and granule as healthy food;
2. Has been widely added into the beverage and the wine, cosmetics as the functional content;
3. Be widely added into all kinds of foods such as cake, cheese as the nurture, natural antiseptic in
Europe and USA, and it has increased the safety of the food.
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