Proanthocyanidins are powerful antioxidants, but for the recognition of proanthocyanidins, many people will be confused with anthocyanins, in fact, proanthocyanidins and anthocyanidins are not the same kind of substance, there are many differences between the two.

Different chemical structure

Proanthocyanidins are polyphenols, catechins or epigallocatechin combined with a small molecule structure of oligomer class. Anthocyanins are flavonoids, pure substances composed of two or more elements. Non-small molecule structure of the material must be broken down by the intestinal tract, become a small molecule structure in order to be absorbed by the human body, while proanthocyanidins as a small molecule structure of the oligomer class, do not need the gastrointestinal system on its decomposition, directly can be absorbed by the body’s cells, and then participate in the metabolism.

Proanthocyanidins reduce the digestive process and preserve the body’s stamina. The digestive juices required for substances with non-small molecular structure are stored. This is important for the body to preserve strength, reduce the friction of the body’s digestive system, reduce the chance of morbidity caused by digestive difficulties, reduce the burden of co-digestive organs to pay for digestive fluids, promote the health of digestive organs and tissues, and extend the life of the digestive system.

Different colors

Proanthocyanidins are generally reddish-brown powders that are made by combining varying amounts of catechins or epicatechins. Anthocyanin is a natural pigment, one of the main pigments that make up the color of flower petals and fruits, and can change color depending on the acidity of the cellular fluid. The cellular fluid is reddish if it is acidic and bluish if it is alkaline. It is thought that anthocyanins have strong coloring properties, so powdered and liquid oral solutions can turn teeth and mouth blue.

Differences in the regions where they are found

Proanthocyanidins are widely found in grape seeds and peanut skins; anthocyanins are widely found in, for example, grapes and blueberries.

Differences in cell repair

Proanthocyanidins can act directly on cells, compared to anthocyanins that need to be broken down by the gastrointestinal system, the repair effect on cells is more obvious.

Studies have shown that disease is a cellular abnormality, which means that the key to health lies in the cells, and only if we can keep the cells healthy, people will be healthy. The human body is capable of self-healing, self-repair to maintain the state of health, but people should not ignore the self-maintenance. Proanthocyanidins act directly on the cells, replenish the cell nutrition, and can effectively remove free radicals, providing a good environment for the survival of the cells, thus enhancing the repair ability of the cells.