Heritage Platinum contains some of
the strongest antioxidants available today. Testing has shown the
proanthocyanidins from grape seed and pine bark extract to be 50 times more
effective than vitamin E and 20 times more effective than vitamin C in
antioxidant activity.The two main ingredients in Platinum, pine bark and
grape seed, are patented and licensed food supplements which have been used
for decades in Europe. Professor Jacques Masquelier (University of Bordeaux,
France) found that proanthocyanidins, the active ingredients in Platinum,
have two main functions in the enhancement of our body's functioning:
1. Free radical scavenging activity
2. Improving vascular activity
Free radicals are highly reactive molecules characterized by their very
unstable molecular state. Free radical formation occurs during metabolic
processes and it accelerates with diseases or when other stresses strike,
worsening their effects. The creation of excessive free radicals is also a
result of pollution, stress, alcohol, cigarettes, processed foods, and
drugs.
All structures designed to carry fluid within the body must possess a
substantial degree of compliance and firmness. Compliance is required
because the flow of fluid is subject to continuous variation. Firmness is
required to prevent leakage. Vascular integrity is important in arteries,
veins, capillaries and lymphatic vessels. Proanthocyanidins, the active
elements of Platinum, have established themselves for 40 years as an
integral component of vascular protection. Proanthocyanidins preserve or
restore normal resistance and permeability in blood vessels.
Studies have shown that for many individuals, proanthocyanidins:
- Improve skin smoothness and elasticity
- Strengthen capillaries, arteries and veins
- Improve circulation
- Reduce capillary fragility and improve resistance to bruising
Antioxidants, relatively new in the United States, have been used in
Europe since 1969. Their safety and benefits are well documented in many
European scientific and medical journals. Platinum is not toxic and not
harmful in any way; it is a safe natural product with no adverse effects.
Heritage Platinum is produced from a blend of coastal pine bark
and grape seed extracts. For a synergistic effect, the bioflavinoids, rutin
and quercetin are added.
Suggested Adult Use:
Research indicates that during the first two weeks, an average person should
consume megadose levels of Platinum (1 capsule per 30 pounds of body weight,
up to 6 capsules). After the initial two weeks, reduce Platinum intake to a
maintenance level of 2-3 capsules per day. Platinum is absorbed into the
bloodstream in about 20 minutes and the maximum protective effect lasts
about 72 hours.
References:
1. Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D. The New Superantioxident-Plus. New Canaan,
Connecticut. Keats Publishing, Inc. 1992.
2. European Health News, "Product of the Month: Pycnogenol," The New York
Times, April 28, 1988.
3. Denham Harman, M.D. Ph.D., "Native American Medicine." The Energy
Times, Vol.2, No. 4.
4. U.S. patent 4,699998,360, (1987).
5. Natural Health, "Pycnogenol: Powerful Antioxidant," July/August, 1993.
6. France patent 1036922, (1951).
