The present invention relates to a novel grape extract, and processes for
making such, that is useful for, inter alia, treating pre-hypertension,
Metabolic Syndrome and/or the conditions that comprise Metabolic
Syndrome. The processes of the present invention produce a highly
concentrated polyphenol product by maximizing extraction of monomeric and
oligomeric procyanidins and minimizing extraction of polymeric
procyanidins. The grape extract of the present invention comprises
between about 5-15% monomers, about 5-20% dimers, about 3-10% trimers,
about 2-10% tetramers, and about 2-10% pentamers by weight. The grape
extract of the present invention can be formulated into dietary
supplements, including capsules, tablets, powders, solutions, gels,
suspensions, creams, gels, and the like. These dietary supplements in,
for instance, powder or solution form, may be added to nutraceuticals,
foods and/or beverages to form functional nutraceutical, food, and/or
beverage products.