MASQUELIER's® OPCs & Cardiovascular / Circulatory System

The cardiovascular system, consisting of the heart and the network of blood vessels (veins, arteries, capillaries and lymphatic vessels), permeates the entire body, supplying nutrients and oxygen for the functioning of vital cells, tissues and organs, and removing waste or toxic materials. It also helps fight diseases and stabilizes both body temperature and pH balance. Maintaining the health of the cardiovascular system is therefore of utmost importance for a long and healthy life.

The beneficial effects of the phytonutrient MASQUELIER’s® OPCs on the structure and function of blood vessels, and thereby on the cardiovascular systems, have been established through sixty years of continuous scientific study.

MASQUELIER’s® OPCs enhances vascular strength and elasticity, thus improving overall circulatory efficiency. This is achieved by the ability of this phytonutrient to bind collagen and elastin that are key proteins in blood vessel walls, and to promote collagen synthesis and inhibit degradation of collagen and elastin. Through its beneficial effects on vasculature, MASQUELIER’s® OPCs promotes better vein tone and elasticity, enabling better return of blood to the heart via veins, and thus relieves functional problems of venous insufficiency and varicose veins. It also supports circulation in lymphatic vessels and ensures proper maintenance of fluid balance in the body. It functions to strengthen microcapllaries in the eyes and reduces capillary leakage, particularly in the eyes of people with diabetes, which can greatly affect vision.

The strong antioxidant activity of MASQUELIER’s® OPCs enables it to protect endothelial cells that line blood vessels from lipid oxidation caused by free radicals, as well as to prevent oxidation of LDL-cholesterol with greater efficiency than vitamin E. Additionally, research studies showed that MASQUELIER’s® OPCs significantly inhibits the build up of cholesterol in walls of arteries. LDL-cholesterol accumulation in arterial walls, its oxidation and free radical damage to endothelial cells are key factors that can lead to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. By preventing cholesterol build-up, and by protecting LDL-cholesterol and endothelial cells from oxidation, MASQUELIER’s® OPCs can offer protection to the vital cardiovascular system and reduce risk of deadly cardiovascular diseases.