The two main ingredients in Platinum, pine bark and grape seed, are patented and licensed food supplements which have been used for decades in Europe. Professor Jacques Masquelier (University of Bordeaux, France) found that proanthocyanidins, the active ingredients in Platinum, have two main functions in the enhancement of our body's functioning:
   1. Free radical scavenging activity
   2. Improving vascular activity

Free radicals are highly reactive molecules characterized by their very unstable molecular state. Free radical formation occurs during metabolic processes and it accelerates with diseases or when other stresses strike, worsening their effects. The creation of excessive free radicals is also a result of pollution, stress, alcohol, cigarettes, processed foods, and drugs.

All structures designed to carry fluid within the body must possess a substantial degree of compliance and firmness. Compliance is required because the flow of fluid is subject to continuous variation. Firmness is required to prevent leakage.  Vascular integrity is important in arteries, veins, capillaries and lymphatic vessels. Proanthocyanidins, the active elements of Platinum, have established themselves for 40 years as an integral component of vascular protection. Proanthocyanidins preserve or restore normal resistance and permeability in blood vessels.

Studies have shown that for many individuals, proanthocyanidins:
- Improve skin smoothness and elasticity
- Strengthen capillaries, arteries and veins
- Improve circulation
- Reduce capillary fragility and improve resistance to bruising

Antioxidants, relatively new in the United States, have been used in Europe since 1969.  Their safety and benefits are well documented in many European scientific and medical journals. Platinum is not toxic and not harmful in any way; it is a safe natural product with no adverse effects.

Heritage Platinum is produced from a blend of coastal pine bark and grape seed extracts. For a synergistic effect, the bioflavinoids, rutin and quercetin are added.

Suggested Adult Use:
Research indicates that during the first two weeks, an average person should consume megadose levels of Platinum (1 capsule per 30 pounds of body weight, up to 6 capsules).  After the initial two weeks, reduce Platinum intake to a maintenance level of 2-3 capsules per day.  Platinum is absorbed into the bloodstream in about 20 minutes and the maximum protective effect lasts about 72 hours.