Grapefruit seed extract is promoted to fight candida and other infections and provide antioxidant support. However, the available research is limited and points to some important drawbacks. This article breaks down the potential benefits and dangers of grapefruit seed extract.<\/p>\n
Grapefruit seed extract is a substance derived from the seeds and pulp of grapefruit<\/a>. It\u2019s a concentrated source of citrus flavonoids<\/b> and other healthy nutrients from this tropical fruit [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n Alternative medicine practitioners use grapefruit seed extract to treat microbial infections and gut disorders. In Africa, its traditional uses include diabetes, obesity, and anemia [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n Thanks to its antiseptic properties, you will find grapefruit seed extract in various personal care products and household cleaners.<\/p>\n American immunologist Jacob Harich discovered grapefruit seed extract in 1980. The intense bitterness of grapefruit seeds and their resistance to contamination inspired him to process the seeds and pulp into a liquid antimicrobial extract.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t confuse grapefruit seed extract with:<\/p>\n Grapefruit seeds are rich in flavonoids naringin, <\/b>naringenin<\/b><\/a>, and <\/b>hesperidin<\/b><\/a>, which are responsible for their bitterness and distinct health benefits. The seeds also contain citric acid, <\/b>vitamin C<\/b><\/a>, and <\/b>vitamin E<\/b><\/a> [R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n Active ingredients from grapefruit seed extract may support your health by [R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>]:<\/p>\n Grapefruit seed supplements have not been approved by the FDA for medical use. Supplements generally lack solid clinical research. Regulations set manufacturing standards for them but don’t guarantee that they’re safe or effective. Speak with your doctor before supplementing.<\/p>\n\n
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