Grapes have been proven beneficial to human health as they contain disease-preventing nutrients, studies have revealed.
Resveratrol, in particular, is one of grapes’ phytonurtients that has been highly investigated and proven to aid grapes in providing cardiovascular benefits and cancer chemopreventive activity.
Independent research, funded by the California Table Grape Commission, has revealed the grapes are also beneficial in fighting diseases such as Alzheimer’s and urinary bladder dysfunction.
Findings from these studies ultimately suggest that grapes should be recognized a vital part of fruit and vegetable enriched diets. In addition, they should be recognized for their benefit and effectiveness in disease prevention.
Grapes and Human Health: A Perspective
Source: J. Agric. Food Chem.
