7 benefits of grapes

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1. Heart and blood vessels

Polyphenols in grapes may be able to help prevent cardiovascular disease, against free radicals, suspected of having anti-inflammatory effects of blood vessel walls, reducing blood pressure and the risk of atherosclerosis, antiplatelet (to prevent platelet buildup), and supporting endothelial function. According to animal experiments, flavonoids in wine are also able to protect the body from damage caused by LDL (bad cholesterol). Fiber and potassium in grapes are also able to maintain heart health.

2. Cancer

The benefits of the next grape is to help slow or prevent various types of cancer, including esophageal lung, mouth, pharynx, endometrium (the innermost layer of the uterine wall), colon, pancreas, and prostate. Of course, that's thanks to the antioxidant content of polyphenols. And according to the National Cancer Institute, the skin of red grapes contains resveratrol type polyphenols that are thought not only useful for heart health but also useful to maintain the formation and spread of cancer.

3. Chronic venous insufficiency

Eating grapefruit extract allegedly can reduce the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency as the legs feel heavy, tired, tense, painful, and tingling. In addition, studies show that eating a particular grape leaf extract is able to decrease a swollen leg after 6 weeks.

4.High blood pressure

According to studies of rats, the benefits of grapes rich in flavonoids are thought to reduce high blood pressure. In addition, grapes are also high in potassium content that helps eliminate the effects of sodium in the body, so high blood pressure can be reduced.

5.Improve the memory

Research shows that fruits rich in antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress leading to aging, as well as improve the performance of verbal memory and motor function.

6.Diabetes

A study showed that eating three servings of wine, blueberries, raisins, apples or pear per week could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 7%. Grapes include fruits that are high in antioxidant content, to be expected to be good for diabetics.

7.Mata

According to research on mice, grapes help protect the retina from damage and disease, such as macular degeneration. if eating this fruit regularly. Eating grapeseed extract is also thought to help reduce stress on the eyes due to seeing too bright light.

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