Concentrated grape juice adds flavor and a small dose of polyphenols to your supplement. Evidence is mixed, so set expectations accordingly.
Verdict
3/10 Limited
Evidence
Grade B / 100+ Studies
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WHAT IT DOES
Concentrated grape juice adds flavor and a small dose of polyphenols to your supplement.
DOES IT WORK?
As a supplement ingredient, grape juice concentrate is mostly there for flavor and color. It does contain some polyphenols and resveratrol, but the amounts in a typical supplement serving are a fraction of what you'd get from actual grapes or wine.
HOW MUCH TO TAKE
Not applicable as supplement excipient (therapeutic grape extract: 200-600 mg standardized)
COST
Budget-friendly. $20-35/month for quality brands.
FIRST 24 HOURS
You might notice something within hours.
AFTER A FEW WEEKS
Most people notice something by week 2-3.
SAFETY
Few things to check: sugar content, negligible polyphenol dose in most supplements. Worth mentioning to your doc.
HOW IT FEELS
Effects vary person to person. Give it time.
When
As directed
How
Not applicable as supplement excipient (therapeutic grape extract: 200-600 mg standardized)
Food
With or without food
Effects vary
Effects vary person to person. Give it time.
As needed
Grape Juice Concentrate comes in several formats. Pick what fits your lifestyle.
Pre-measured doses, easy to take.
Mix with water or a shake.
Oil-based for fat-soluble nutrients.
Capsules for convenience, powder for value.
Check for unnecessary fillers and additives.
Delivery affects convenience and cost, not usually effectiveness.
Generally safe at recommended doses. Talk to your doc if you have concerns. Check with your doc if: Sugar content, Negligible polyphenol dose in most supplements.
For those who want the full picture
Grape Juice Concentrate has emerging evidence.
Evidence
50+
Studies
30
Human Trials
0
Meta-analyses
👍 Strong evidence. Most claims hold up under scrutiny.
Contains concentrated fruit sugars, anthocyanins, and polyphenols including resveratrol. Polyphenols act as antioxidants, but doses in supplements are typically sub-therapeutic.
Scientific consensus: undefined/10.
Where does grape juice concentrate come from? Let's get nerdy.
Manufacturing process varies by supplier.
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