Part1. What is Grapefruit Seed Extract Powder ?
Grapefruit is a citrus fruit. People use the fruit, oil from the peel, and extracts from the seeds as medicine. Grapefruit seed extract is made by mixing grapefruit seeds and pulp into a highly acidic liquid. Grapefruit benefits include weight loss, cellulite reduction, reduced cancer growth, reduced risk of stroke, and enhanced immune system.
Grapefruit Seed Extract, GSE, contains citrus flavonoids with powerful antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It acts as a natural disinfectant in personal care and cleaning products. However, especially when used internally. Physicians have stated that grapefruit seed extract has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties and recommends its use for candidiasis, earaches, throat infections and diarrhea.
Part2. Benefits of Grapefruit Seed Extract
1. Fights Candida
2. Help eradicate antibiotic-resistant urinary tract infections (UTIs)
3. Reduces risk of diabetes and heart disease
Grapefruit Seed Extract flavonoids support the heart and blood vessels. According to various clinical reviews, they may prevent heart disease by:
1) Fights oxidative stress and inflammation
2) Lower blood lipid levels
3) Prevent plaque buildup in blood vessels (atherosclerosis)
4) Protect heart cells from damage
4. Helps relieve stomach ulcers
Grapefruit seed extract protects rats from gastric ulcers induced by alcohol and stress. The extract reduces ulcers by 50% including:
1) Improve gastric blood flow (via nitric oxide)
2) Promotes mucus production (via prostaglandin E2)
3) Prevent damage caused by free radicals
In cell experiments, grapefruit seed extract was also shown to inhibit the growth of Helicobacter pylori, the main cause of stomach ulcers
5. Improves digestive disorders associated with eczema
6. Used as a general antibacterial agent
A benefit of oral grapefruit seed extract is the relief of bacterial, viral and fungal infections (including yeast infections).
7. Reduces the risk of kidney stones
Grapefruit contains organic acids that prevent the buildup of calcium in the kidneys, thereby preventing the formation of kidney stones.
8. Relieves Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Part3. Other antibacterial uses of grapefruit seed extract include:
1.In Laundry – To kill fungus and bacteria, add 10 to 15 drops to the final rinse
2.In Carpet Cleaners - Kills Pathogens
3.Operating room sterilization
4.In a nebulizer — Add one drop of GSE to one ounce of saline to control respiratory infections
5.In a humidifier – three to four drops per gallon to prevent algae growth
6.Acts as a better preservative than most chemical preservatives currently on the market
7.Sanitize Surfaces - Great for sanitizing cutting boards and other kitchen and bathroom surfaces when mixed with water in a spray bottle
8.In hot tubs and swimming pools - add GSE to reduce the need for high levels of chlorine
9.Agriculture – Farmers use extracts in animal feed and water to reduce the incidence of infectious diseases
