SelectSIEVE® Apple PCQ (Apple Polyphenols)

SelectSIEVE® Apple PCQ is a standardized apple (Malus domestica) polyphenol extract concentrated for procyanidins. Apple polyphenols are potent antioxidants, and a clinical trial found that supplementing with them supported skin condition in healthy women, the basis for the ingredient's beauty-from-within positioning.

SelectSIEVE Apple PCQ is researched primarily for Hair, Skin & Nails and Antioxidant. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, apple polyphenol supplementation supported improvements in skin condition in healthy women.

The clinically studied dose is Around 300 mg of apple polyphenols per day in studies. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, SelectSIEVE Apple PCQ is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. SelectSIEVE Apple PCQ is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Possible interactions include: No major drug interactions are established for this ingredient. Tell your doctor about all supplements if you take prescription medication. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for SelectSIEVE Apple PCQ as Moderate (3 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.