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Grapefruit Seed General Information Grapefruit is a wonderful source of vitamin C and potassium, and contains high amounts of lycopene, folate, iron, calcium, and other minerals as well. The pink and red varieties are rich in beta carotene and have anti-oxidant properties. Grapefruit is high in fiber and low in calories. This fruit has antiseptic, stomachic, tonic and diuretic properties. Grapefruit Seed extract (GSE), is a wonderful herbal infection-fighter, which was first used by farmers to inhibit the growth of mold on their equipment. Later, cosmetic companies used it in their products as a preservative. In the early 1980s, claims that GSE could fight infections in people promoted interest within the dietary supplement industry, and GSE products started to appear in health-food stores. GSE is sometimes called citrus seed extract. Grapefruit Seed Uses & Scientific Evidence For Grapefruit is high and pectin, a soluble fiber that helps lower blood cholesterol. It has also been promoted as a weight loss agent over the years, with claims that it can burn fat away. While there no substantive studies supporting its effectiveness, Grapefruit is a diuretic that works well in conjunction with a weight loss program. Grapefruit has also been used to loosen a tight cough and thick phlegm so that it can be more easily coughed up. Some also believe that this fruit, when eaten daily, reduces the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other inflammatory disorders. Preliminary studies have shown lycopene to be effective in reducing the risk of prostate cancer and in helping prevent many other diseases. Grapefruit Seed has been used primarily as a treatment for vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida, and the intestinal condition, Candida Overgrowth Syndrome, but it is also used to kill strep, staph, salmonella, E. coli, influenza, parasites, herpes, fungi and travelers diarrhea. Many forms of skin disorders such as dermatitis, poison oak, poison ivy, and cysts are being effectively treated with Grapefruit Seed Extract. Although doctors recommend GSE capsules, liquids, and powders for bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, including Candida Overgrowth Syndrome, there is no complete scientific research to indicate GSE can actually eliminate any infection in human beings. Grapefruit Seed Dosage Information Grapefruit and Grapefruit Seed come in various forms. For best results, read product label directions for use. Grapefruit Seed Safety & Interaction Information Grapefruit Seed is non-toxic and biodegradable, with no harmful side-effects; however, safety in young children, pregnant and nursing women, or those suffering with liver or kidney disease is not known. Buy Grapefruit Supplements and Products Below |