Grape Seed Extract OPC Capsules with 95% PCO
If you've ever looked into plant polyphenols, you've probably come across grape seed extract. It's rich in procyanidins, a group of substances naturally found in grape seeds. This LUTO Supplements product provides 166.7 mg of grape seed extract per capsule, standardized to 95% PCO and 30% OPC. These are not random abbreviations. They tell you exactly which part of the extract you're getting, and that's where the difference lies.
OPC stands for oligomeric proanthocyanidins. PCO stands for oligomeric procyanidins. It sounds complicated, but it boils down to this: grape seeds contain all sorts of polyphenols. Some are small molecules, others form long chains. The small, oligomeric variants, namely OPCs and PCOs, are processed differently by your body than the larger polymers. Smaller molecules cross the intestinal wall more easily. That's why standardization matters. A grape seed extract without specification can contain anything. With this product, you know that 95% of the extract consists of oligomeric procyanidins. That's a solid concentration.
The difference between 30% OPC and 95% PCO
Many people wonder why there are two percentages on the label. This is due to measurement methods. OPC and PCO partly overlap. They belong to the same family of grape seed polyphenols. The PCO percentage (95%) indicates the total fraction of oligomeric procyanidins. The OPC content (30%) is a more narrowly defined subset of this. In practice, this means you get a broad spectrum of oligomeric polyphenols, with a guaranteed portion of the smallest and most absorbable fractions. A grape seed extract without these specifications is often less transparent about its exact content.
Polyphenols and olive oil in the same capsule
What many people don't know: in addition to grape seed extract, this product also contains olive oil. Olive oil serves as a carrier here and is a natural addition to the formula. Combined with grape seed extract, you get a capsule that brings together two sources of plant polyphenols. The formula has otherwise remained intentionally simple: potato starch as an excipient and a gelatin capsule. No long list of additives.
Made in Germany under ISO certification
LUTO Supplements has this grape seed extract manufactured in Germany. Production is subject to DIN EN ISO 9001 and HACCP standards, two quality systems that guarantee control over purity and consistency. Every batch is tested. For a supplement where standardization is so crucial, this makes a difference. Claiming an OPC content of 30% is only valuable if you actually measure and control it. With 90 capsules per package, at two capsules a day, you have a 45-day supply.
In short: this is a concentrated grape seed extract that clearly states its contents. No vague percentages, no superfluous additives. Simply grape seed with a high oligomeric fraction, supplemented with olive oil. For those who consciously choose plant polyphenols as a daily supplement.