Grapefruit Seed Extract

Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) is a quaternary compound converted from the bioflavonoids (found in grapefruit seed and pulp). This plant-based germicidal has proven to have a strong growth-inhibiting effect on bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Because of its extremely low toxicity for humans, GSE is becoming a treatment of choice for those seeking a broad spectrum antimicrobial without the side effects associated with many pharmaceuticals.

According to published sources, GSE is effective against more than 800 bacterial and viral strains, 100 strains of fungi, as well as a large number of single cell and multicelled parasites. Grapefruit seed extract has powerful anti-fungal activity at concentrations as low as 200 parts per million. During 1989-90, an international research team reported in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine (Volume 5, No. 3, 1990) the effect of GSE on 770 strains of bacteria and 93 strains of fungus in comparison with 30 antibiotics and 18 fungicides. They found that GSE performed as well as any of the tested agents.

As a result of these actions, chronic candidiasis (both intestinal and systemic) is being treated with excellent results using grapefruit seed extract, according to numerous clinics and medical practitioners. Its acidic nature augments the activity of calcium undecylenate which is most effective at a pH below 6.0.