Grapefruit Seed Extract: Uses and Benefits

Grapefruit seed extract is derived from the seeds and pulp of grapefruit. It is used in alternative medicine for its potential antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Category
Fruit Extract
Where to get
Available in health food stores as a liquid concentrate or in capsule form.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Grapefruit Seed Extract FAQ


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What is grapefruit seed extract?

Grapefruit seed extract is made from the seed, pulp, and membranes of grapefruit. The extract is ground down and then combined with glycerin. Grapefruit seed extract (GFSE) should not be confused with grapefruit seed oil or grape seed extract (GSE).

What is grapefruit seed extract (GSE)?

Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed*** and may vary from person to person***. Grapefruit seed extract (GSE), or citrus seed extract, is made of the pulp, seeds, and white membranes of grapefruit (Citrus paradisi), which comes from the grapefruit tree. It’s used for everything from fighting infections to treating skin conditions.

What are the benefits of grapefruit seed extract?

In a 1990 study published in the Journal of Molecular Medicine, researchers discovered that grapefruit seed extract performed in a similar fashion (or even better) than 18 fungicides and 30 antibiotics, but without the side effects of antibiotics. Let’s take a further look at more grapefruit seed extract benefits: 1.

What is grapefruit seed extract (gfse)?

The extract is ground down and then combined with glycerin. Grapefruit seed extract (GFSE) should not be confused with grapefruit seed oil or grape seed extract (GSE). The extract has been marketed as having antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties with several health benefits. However, many claims about its benefits remain unfounded.

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