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.
Grapefruit seed extract (GSE), also known as citrus seed extract, is a liquid derived from the seeds, pulp, and white membranes of grapefruit. While there has been no scientific demonstration of efficacy, this extract has been claimed by some practitioners of alternative medicine to possess antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties. Indeed, it has been recommended by some nutritionists for the treatment of candidiasis, earache, throat infections, and diarrhea. There is no clinical evidence that grapefruit seed extract enhances weight loss when added to diet pills.
These statements about Grapefruit seed extract have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Grapefruit seed extract is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Effective Dosage: There is currently no clinical evidence that Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) is effective as a weight loss supplement at any dosage.
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