Proanthocyanidins powerful free radical scavengers

Proanthocyanidins are a specific class of phytonutrients with numerous health giving properties. This class of flavonoids earned their primary reputation as being powerful antioxidants of free radical scavengers. Free radicals are damaging unstable oxygen molecules that get into the body as a result of over exercise, stress, being exposed to dirty air and other environmental pollutants. Proanthocyanidins also help in the stabilization of collagen and elastin. These are two critical fibrous proteins found in the connective tissues that support organs, joints, blood vessels and muscle. Proanthocyanidins can be found in numerous  plant and food sources including mangosteen.

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