The present invention relates to a novel grape extract, and processes formaking such, that is useful for, inter alia, treating pre-hypertension,Metabolic Syndrome and/or the conditions that comprise Metabolic Syndrome. Theprocesses of the present invention produce a highly concentrated polyphenolproduct by maximizing extraction of monomeric and oligomeric procyanidins andminimizing extraction of polymeric procyanidins. The grape extract of thepresent invention comprises between about 5-15% monomers, about 5-20% dinners,about 3- 10% trimers, about 2-10% tetramers, and about 2-10% pentamers byweight. The grape extract of the present invention can be formulated intodietary supplements, including capsules, tablets, powders, solutions, gels,suspensions, creams, gels, and the like. These dietary supplements in, forinstance, powder or solution form, may be added to nutraceuticals, foodsand/or beverages to form functional nutraceutical, food, and/or beverageproducts.
