Recent studies have investigated the action of flavonoids in preventing atherosclerotic plaques (Hollman and Katan, 1997). Bioflavonoids or flavonoids are a class of water-soluble substances found in a number of plants or plant-derived products. It is believed that flavonoids have a wide range of beneficial effects when taken in the diet, including anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic and antiviral action. Formica and Regelson (1995) concluded that flavonoids are important in the maintenance of capillary wall integrity and resistance. It has been observed that French wine farmers don’t get chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), mainly because they take a red vine leaf extract that contains large amounts of bioflavonoids like quercetin, quercitrin and kaempherol. In fact, a commercial extract (AS 195) of red vine leaf has been available for some time.

Other studies found similar reductions in calf swelling, sensations of heaviness and pain from taking red vine leaf extracts. Red vine leaf and venous thrombosis However, this doesn’t mean vine leaves aren’t healthy. There is ample research on the properties and health benefits of red vine leaves and several uses have been identified: So if you suffer from CVI, water retention and cellulite, it would be a good idea to consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner regarding the use of red vine leaf extract (as well as centella asiatica/gotu kola extract, hesperidin, diosmin, butcher’s broom extract and escin/horse chestnut extract, among others).Efficacy: As with any medical / aesthetic treatment or skin product,results vary from person to person depending on lifestyle, genetics, state of health (how each individual body responds to treatment), so specific results cannot be guaranteed. BTW, there is NO cellulite removal or long-term skin tightening/lifting with one, two or even three sessions and there is neither 100% (nor permanent) cellulite removal/skin tightening/lifting, with ANY technique, including ours, so we never make such misleading claims.

Safety: Our treatments have proven 99%+ safe over the last 12+ years (with minor/temporary irritation occurring in the other 1%- of treatments). However,as with any medical/aesthetic treatment or skin product,sensitivity varies from person to person, and from time to time even on the same person, depending on lifestyle, genetics and state of health(how each individual body responds to a treatment at a specific time), so we cannot guarantee 100% safety. There are various medical procedures to close or remove varicose veins. This does not cause problems because there are enough other veins to carry the blood flow. Both the red vine leaves, as well as the skin and the seeds of the grape, contain antioxidant polyphenols. These phytonutrients are capable of counteracting the accumulation of hyper-reactive oxidant species, also known as oxidative stress and responsible for many cellular damages. It is recognized that oxidative stress promotes premature aging of the body. Thus, thanks to their antioxidant power, the polyphenols of the red vine can have many protective effects. Chat-GPT and similar tools copy the web to regurgutate meaningless lowest common denominator platitudes, i.e. generally accepted myths that often have nothing to do with reality. Plus plenty of inaccuracies, misinformation and a healthy added dose of literally made up stuff - what AI experts call “AI hallucinations”.

What are the characteristics of the Red Vine?

Schaefer, E. et al (2003) Oedema-protective properties of the red vine leaf extract AS 195 (folia vitis viniferae) in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency: a 6-week observational clinical trial. Arzneimittelforschung; 53: 4, 243-246. To begin with, as with all products and treatments, make sure you consult your doctor before embarking on the treatment. The doctor will use their knowledge of medicine and your body to determine whether you may be allergic to the product and also to assess whether the product is good for your body or not.