It is a dietary supplement with grapefruit bioflavonoids. The history of the use of grapefruit seed extract begins when Dr Jakob Harich, a gardening enthusiast, noticed that the grapefruit seeds in his compost did not rot like other plant matter, so he decided to investigate. Harich was not just any person, he was a renowned physicist and immunologist and, motivated by curiosity, he decided to analyse the strange phenomenon more closely and discovered that the components of this simple seed had unprecedented germicidal properties. From this discovery, he began to obtain grapefruit seed extract to apply it to different health uses.
It is a dietary supplement that is obtained from the extraction by mechanical procedures of the beneficial active ingredients contained in the grapefruit seed. It is rich mainly in Vitamin C and bioflavonoids. Vitamin C contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system, which is essential to maintain adequate defenses. Because of its effectiveness and high tolerance, its use is highly recommended both at home and when travelling. It does not harm beneficial bacteria (such as lactobacillus and bifidobacteria), respecting the valuable probiotic intestinal flora.
