Grapeseed Extract May Decrease Risk of Skin Cancer Says Advanced Nutrition Programme

According to experts at the Advanced Nutrition Programme, it’s often the parts of a fruit that we avoid eating that contain the most exciting potential to help keep us well − from the pith to the skin and seeds.

In fact, the latest research has revealed that consumers who supplemented their diet with grapeseed extracts had a significantly lower risk of getting skin cancer.  

Grapeseed extract is one of the key ingredients found in Skin Defender, a supplement made by Advanced Nutrition Programme, the brand created by Patrick Holford to support anti-ageing skincare and wellbeing regimes. 

The product is found on the menu of salons and clinics where advice is increasingly focused on safe sun exposure, effective sun protection creams, professional spray tans and take-home bronzing gels.

The research, published recently in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, examined the supplement consumption habits of 830 people within an epidemiological study − a large scale investigation which can reveal patterns in health characteristics or behaviour that may influence preventative health policies. 

The researchers matched 415 people who had skin cancer with 415 control group individuals of equivalent age, race, gender and other factors, who did not develop the disease.  As well as the striking grapeseed extract discovery, they also established that taking a multivitamin supplement was linked with a borderline significant reduction in the risk of skin cancer.

Grapeseed extract fights oxidative stress from UV radiation, and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which inhibit the damaging processes which lead to skin ageing. 

Grape seeds contain molecules associated with various health benefits, called polyphenols, which include flavonoids and proanthocyanidins, which are richer in antioxidant potency than vitamins E and C. Previous research has also shown grapeseed extract’s protective effects on collagen and against sun damage.

“This new examination of the skin protective influence of grapeseed extract strengthens the case for taking supplements in addition to the fruit and vegetables we eat as a matter of course,” says Lorraine Perretta, nutritional consultant at the International Institute for Anti-Ageing.

Skin Defender capsules contain selected vitamins, minerals and plant nutrients, including grapeseed extract, lycopene, green tea extract, curcumin extract, limonene and beta glucans.  These support the skin’s natural defences when exposed to sunlight.  Studies have demonstrated that these nutrients can not only reduce sunburn, which can lead to cancer, they also boost production of collagen.  Take one per day with food. 

The Advanced Nutrition Programme range of skin supplements are available from health and beauty practitioners nationwide: phone 020 8830 8030 for details of nearest stockists, or visit www.advancednutritionprogramme.com for more information about the range.