Grapefruit seed extract
Grapefruit seed extract (GSE), also known as citrus seed extract, is a liquid derived from the seeds, pulp, and white membranes of Grapefruit.
Special Precautions of Grapefruit seed extract
- In a report published in 2012, American Botanical Council investigators found that many grapefruit seed extract products on the market today contain synthetic chemicals (including preservatives and disinfectants) that aren't listed on their labels. Those chemicals include benzethonium chloride, a compound found in many cosmetics, ointments, and first-aid antiseptics. According to the report's authors, any antimicrobial activity in grapefruit seed extract products is likely due to synthetic additives, and not the grapefruit seed extract itself.
The benefits of Grapefruit seed extract are
All over the world, GSE has been used for killing a wide variety of bacteria (such as: Salmonella, E.Coli, Staph and Strep germs), viruses, herpes, parasites, and fungi, including Candida. It is effective against more than 800 bacterial and viral strains, 100 strains of fungus, as well as a large number of single-cell and multi-celled parasites. Used as a broad-spectrum, non-toxic, antimicrobial product, it is known to be highly effective for fighting infection and promoting health. GSE is used as a purifier, antiseptic, and preservative. Even in studies comparing its effectiveness to chlorine bleach, isopropyl alcohol, and colloidal silver, GSE has been found to be superior as an antimicrobial. Proponents claim that grapefruit seed extract can help with the following conditions:
- Acne
- Allergies
- Athlete’s Foot
- Colds
- Cold Sores
- Eczema
- Gingivitis
- Sore Throat
- vaginal infection
- Pancreatitis : In a preliminary study published in the Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology in 2004, grapefruit seed extract was found to protect against pancreatitis. In tests on rats, the study's authors observed that grapefruit seed extract helped protect pancreatic tissue by offering antioxidant effects and improving pancreatic blood flow.
- Antibacterial Agent : Grapefruit seed extract appears to be effective against a wide range of bacteria, according to a 2002 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The study tested grapefruit seed extract's effects on human skin cells.
- Antioxidant : Grapefruit seed extract contains naringenin, a substance known to possess antioxidant properties. There's some evidence that dietary intake of naringenin (one of the key antioxidants found in grapefruit seed extract) may help enhance your overall health by reducing inflammation, and possibly protecting against diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome.
- It has also proven to be effective against food poisoning and diarrhea.
