How do you make grapefruit seed extract?

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<<Better than CS against parasites is grapefruit seed extract, bitterbut 8 drops in a cup of juice should make any parasites go belly up.>>

I got this from another group. Does anyone know how to go about making grapefruitseed extract? We have tons of grapefruit here in Florida. Elaine

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Ummm....

I have seen no clear evidence that anything actually extracted from grapefruit seeds has this effect, unfortunately...though that does not mean that it might not be so. What I HAVE seen is evidence that all those extracts that have been tested and found to have preservative qualities (as that is what the tests I have seen were set up to test - preservative action) have been *spiked* with a heavy percentage of nasty chemical preservatives, such as Benzethonium chloride. Benzethonium chloride is a toxic disinfectant (quaternary ammonium compound, cationic detergenthfB3ntained mainly in cleansing agents but also in locally active medications (against sore throat, spermicides)..very nasty and caustic stuff....see this URL from the Swiss Toxicological Information Centre.

http://www.toxi.ch/eng/news_882952862_12176.html

 

I would NOT trust any GSE extract for internal use at this point, EXCEPT for that i made myself...but I would not bother making it myself at this point. If I wanted to test the efficacy of grapefruit seeds, I would just chew or grind them whole and swallow..or juice them in my juicer. If extracting is necessary for any med effect, it is because the seed extractives combine with the menstruum to make another compound. And if that menstruum is a nasty chemical like the above...well, forget it...I do not trust it, and suspect most GSE extracts of being money making scams, until I see evidence that proves otherwise. ANd so far, I have not. Joanie

<<Better than CS against parasites is grapefruit seed extract, bitterbut 8 drops in a cup of juice should make any parasites go belly up.>>

I got this from another group. Does anyone know how to go about making grapefruitseed extract? We have tons of grapefruit here in Florida. Elaine

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I wonder if that applies to ProSeed GSE. They claim it doesn't.

Anne

 

I have seen no clear evidence that anything actually extracted from grapefruit seeds has this effect, unfortunately...though that does not mean that it might not be so. What I HAVE seen is evidence that all those extracts that have been tested and found to have preservative qualities (as that is what the tests I have seen were set up to test - preservative action) have been *spiked* with a heavy percentage of nasty chemical preservatives, such as Benzethonium chloride. http://www.toxi.ch/eng/news_882952862_12176.html

 

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do you have more info on ProSeed? A website?

I just know that a whole lot of GSE's were tested for preservative action, and the only ones that worked as a preservative, had preservatives added.

There is a lot more to learn about this...but at this point, i remain skeptical of all commercial GSE extracts.Joanie

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I wonder if that applies to ProSeed GSE. They claim it doesn't.

Anne

 

 

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I cannot find the site with the article but I looked on my bottle and it is Nutrobiotic and they are the ones that claim theirs has not hazardous ingredients, will try to find it.

Anne

 

 

do you have more info on ProSeed? A website?

I just know that a whole lot of GSE's were tested for preservative action, and the only ones that worked as a preservative, had preservatives added.

There is a lot more to learn about this...but at this point, i remain skeptical of all commercial GSE extracts.Joanie

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Hi. I'm not sure how to make, but I'm taking it. Boy is it bitter, I would even say more than bitter. I'm taking it for Candida.

Ruth in western Canada

 

 

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elaine davis

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Tuesday, February 06, 2001 5:19 AM

[herbal remedies] How do you make grapefruit seed extract?

 

<<Better than CS against parasites is grapefruit seed extract, bitterbut 8 drops in a cup of juice should make any parasites go belly up.>>

I got this from another group. Does anyone know how to go about making grapefruitseed extract? We have tons of grapefruit here in Florida. ElaineFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of Naturopathyian_shillington

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i came across directions on how Grapefruit seed extract is made, a 3 year old post in my files...Joanie

(who just realized I have several personal messages from women on this list I have yet to answer...sorry...I just get this way and procrastinate..will catch up)

 

http://www.nutriteam.com/gsewhat.html They describe the procedure of getting gse:

" 1) Grapefruit pulp and seeds (the by-product of expeller-extractedgrapefruit juice) is dried and ground into a fine powder.

2)The grapefruit powder is dissolved in purified water and distilled toremove the fiber and pectin.

3)This distilled slurry is spray dried at low temperatures forming aconcentrated grapefruit bioflavonoid powder.

4)This concentrated powder is dissolved in vegetable glycerine and heated.

5)Food grade ammonium chloride and ascorbic acid are added, and thismixtures is heated under pressure.

6)This material undergoes catalytic conversion using naturalcatalysts(including hydrochloric acid and natural enzymes.).

7)This slurry is cooled, filtered and treated with ultraviolet light. Theamount of Ammonium Chloride remaining in the final product is between15-19%. The amount of Ascorbic Acid remaining in the final product isbetween 25 mg/g and 30mg/g. There is no residue of hydrochloric acid in thefinal product. " ~~~~~

I cannot find the site with the article but I looked on my bottle and it is Nutrobiotic and they are the ones that claim theirs has not hazardous ingredients, will try to find it.

Anne