healthydailymail.com "Health News" Grapes are loaded with nutrients and provide many of the same health benefits of wine, without the alcohol.
Phytonutrients, plant chemicals that contain protective, disease-preventing, compounds. are bioactive compounds that are not designated as traditional nutrients, but have been shown to have health benefits in humans – grapes are loaded with them, particularly in the skin.
Resveratrol is a polyphenol antioxidant synthesized by the grape plant for antifungal and defensive properties. Numerous research studies have demonstrated the health benefits of resveratrol. It lowers risk of cardiovascular disease by preventing lipid oxidation and it modulates levels of lipids and lipoproteins in the body. Resveratrol is also a potent antioxidant, which not only reduces oxidation, but also helps to strengthen other antioxidant substances in the body.
The polyphenols found in grapes, have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing platelet aggregation which prevents blood clots, protect low density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad cholesterol” from free radical damage, lower blood pressure, and improve the function of blood vessels.
Grapes are also an excellent source of manganese and a good source of vitamin B6, thiamin, potassium, and vitamin C.
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