HEALTH BENEFITS OF GRAPES
Grapes are delicious and juicy fruit which is full of nutrients and antioxidants with numerous health benefits. Here, in this article health and nutritional benefits of grapes will be discussed.
TYPES OF GRAPES
There are many types of grapes colors such as red, purple and green which may be with seeds or without seeds (seed less).
HIGH CONCENTRATION OF ANTIOXIDANT IN GRAPES
Grapes is a super antioxidants rich fruit including ellagic acid, kaempferol, quercetin, flavanols, phenolic acids, resveratrol, anthocyanins (especially in red and purple grapes), proanthocyanidins (tannin), catechin and other tannins along with vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, B6 and K. Minerals like copper, manganese presence make it a super healthy-diet food.
CANCER PREVENTIVE EFFECTS OF GRAPES
In many in vitro and animal studies grapes shown promising cancer protective effects especially grapes skin and seeds extract. Grapes skin (especially red and purple)
is rich in resveratrol which has potential of reduction of all stages of tumor growth.
POSSIBLE MECHANISM OF ACTION
Possible mechanism of action for cancer protective effects of grapes includes anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferation, arrest of cell cycle and apoptosis, repairing of DNA damage by scavenge ring free radicals, inhibition of lipid oxidation, chelation due to presence of proanthocyanidins (especially against bladder, cervical, liver and prostrate) and modification of estrogen receptors may show anti cancerous potential against breast cancer.
LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE
As we know that grapes are rich in potassium and low in sodium content makes it ideal to lower the blood pressure. According to some researcher grapes lowers systolic blood pressure (pressure of arteries during heart contraction).
ANTI INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS
Grapes are antioxidants dense fruit which has potential to lower the markers of inflammation by reducing oxidative stress (free radicals scavenge ring). As we know inflammation is gateway of many chronic illnesses like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis and cancer.
HEART HEALTH
Presence of flavonoids makes the grapes heart-healthy diet by showing protective benefits for blood pressure, blood vessels, platelets, cholesterol, oxidative stress and inflammation.
HYDRATION
A high water content in grapes make it ideal diet for body hydration. Grapes not only replace water bottles but also regulate bowel movements.
CONSTIPATION AND DIGESTION
A diet rich in fiber, water and phytochemicals not only improves digestion but also relieve constipation which has a great impact on quality of life. Many diet-based studies indicating a positive beneficial effect of grapes against constipation.
SKIN HEALTH
Due to presence of vitamin C, antioxidants and water grapes not only reduces aging (wrinkles and fine lines) but also improves elasticity of skin.
ACNE
Resveratrol has a very promising effect in cosmetology and dermatology for acne problems due to anti-bacterial activity for prolong period of time against P. acne
DIABETES
Many clinical trials and meta-analysis are indicating that whole grapes intake not only improves increases insulin sensitivity but also regulate glucose metabolism. As a low glycemic index fruit, it also lowers the blood sugar level and oxidative stress (reduces inflammation) which are important markers of disease.
IMMUNE SYSTEM
Vitamin C rich fruit like grapes boost body immunity against yeast, viral and bacterial infection.
BRAIN HEALTH AND MEMORY
According to one study findings grapes improves overall brain health by improving memory and cognitive functions.
ALZHEIMER DISEASE
Grapes may protect against Alzheimer disease by reducing oxidative stress and prevent from early brain function decline.
BONE HEALTH
Grapes contains a good amount of vitamin K which is required in the activation of protein involved in bone formation and mineralization. According to research findings antioxidants concentrated fruit like grapes improve bone density and vitamin K, C and B along with manganese prevent from bone loss.
IMPROVEMENT OF SLEEP QUALITY
Melatonin is a hormone which controls a wakefulness and sleep. Eating grapes in the evening improves quality of sleep due to presence of melatonin in it and there will be deep and sound sleep.
EYE HEALTH
Grapes are rich in antioxidants which reduces oxidative stress. As a result of it, in the retina inflammatory proteins decreases while protective proteins increase. Lutein and zeaxanthin and other antioxidants presence reduces age related macular degeneration, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy.
ALLERGIES
A research of 2020 highlights the anti-allergic and anti-histamine effects of quercetin which is present in grapes.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, we can say that grapes is a healthy-diet fruit with high concentration of antioxidants along with minerals and vitamins with the numerous health benefits. Eating grapes with moderation should be keep in your mind in order to avoid any undesirable effects.