10 Characteristics of Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE)

In 1997, Dr. Allan Sachs wrote and published a Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) monograph entitled “The Definitive Guide to Grapefruit Seed Extract“. In this book, he uses the criteria he has created to analyze and demonstrate GSE, clearly indicating that Grapefruit Seed Extract(GSE) is an extremely excellent and extremely excellent antimicrobial preparation, fully complying with 10 special indicators.

First, broad-spectrum antibacterial

Grapefruit Seed Extract(GSE) has amazing antimicrobial ability. It has a wide range of antibacterial properties. It has a killing or bacteriostatic effect on a variety of microorganisms with different absorption spectra, that is, a broad spectrum of antibacterial bands.

Second, efficient

The “minimum inhibitory concentration” (MIC) test for pathogen microorganisms has been repeated many times to prove that Grapefruit Seed Extract(GSE) has a strong antibacterial effect, that is, at a very diluted dose, this high performance can also be expressed. For example, the minimum inhibitory concentration of each of the above pathogens is only 2 micrograms to 200 micrograms. Compared with other antibacterial compounds of the same kind, the antibacterial efficacy of GSE is about 10 to 100 times higher.

Third, safe and non-toxic

In July 1995, the Northview Pacific Laboratory in Bakerley, Calif., published a study on the acute toxicology of Grapefruit Seed Extract(GSE), which is safe for more than 5000 mg per kilogram of body weight. That is to say, a person weighing 60 kilograms per day is given 300g GSE, which is theoretically safe, and this is an unusually large dose because the normal intake of the drug does not exceed 1000 mg per day. This acute oral toxicity test was later repeated in many laboratories, and the results were the same for each replicate.

Fourth, no side effects on beneficial microorganisms

When GSE is used in large doses, it is likely to cause damage to certain beneficial bacteria, such as lactobacilli and bifidobacteria found in the digestive tract and genitourinary tract of the human body. However, it is generally recommended that the GSE dose be used without such side effects. In fact, GSE can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria by inhibiting pathogenic microorganisms.

Fifth, it has been thoroughly studied

According to incomplete statistics, during the 24 years from 1974 to 1997, more than 80 scientific research institutions around the world completed hundreds of studies on GSE. These studies have systematically confirmed that GSE has a broad spectrum of antibacterial physiological activity when the dose used is appropriate. But in any case, it is clear that more research is needed on the clinical application of GSE and its safety.

Sixth, from natural resources

There are two main types of antimicrobial preparations, one is natural products derived from natural resources, and the other is artificially synthesized products derived from industrial raw materials such as petroleum and coal tar. It has been widely recognized that natural products are certainly superior to synthetic products. Indeed, almost all antibiotics in medicine are metabolites of microorganisms, meaning that antibiotics are derived from nature.

Seventh, no irritation or allergic reaction

Frequent use of GSE also rarely produces an effective allergic reaction. However, since GSE is strongly acidic, it can cause pain in the gastrointestinal wall which is already inflammatory.

Epidermal toxicology test results show that 1% or 2% concentration of GSE has no irritation or allergic reaction to human skin, and the formulated gse acne extract can inhibit 99.9% de1 acne coryneform bacteria in 24 hours; 3% concentration of GSE is easy to be allergic It will produce mild irritation.

Eighth, with biodegradability

On August 31, 1994, the Redmond Biology Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, confirmed the biodegradability of GSE. His research work is based on the “Standard Test Method for Identifying the Biodegradation Potential of Organic Anaerobic Bacteria”. Thus, they concluded that GSE does not pose a threat to the environment based on its organic molecular structure.

Ninth, compatible with other natural medicines

At least 75 different Chinese herbal compound prescriptions containing GSE are still effective today. These facts prove that GSE has a synergistic function. In addition, GSE is antimicrobially potent, making it an excellent preservative and thus enabling these drugs to maintain their efficacy.