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Proanthocyanidin

What is Proanthocyanidin?

Proanthocyanidin also known as procyanidin oligomeric proanthocyanidin (OPC), pycnogenol, leukocyanidin and leucoanthocyanin is a class of flavanols. [1]

Sources

Proanthocyanodins are a natural antioxidant that are found in maritime pine bark, grape seeds, strawberries, avocados and bananas. [1]



History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Proanthocyanidin


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The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Proanthocyanidin - Wikipedia
  2. Proanthocyanodins - DrHabbi.com

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Proanthocyanidins
Proanthocyanodins
Pycnogenol

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  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 30, 2009 @ 11:56 PM

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