According to recent reports, grapes as part of a healthy diet could help to fight high blood pressure . Furthermore, grapes may be able to lower risk factors associated with heart diseases and heart failure .
According to recent research at the University of Michigan, grapes are a fantastic superfood that could lower cardiovascular risk. The active compound in grapes is thought to be phytochemicals, a type of naturally occurring antioxidant .
The UM study was conducted on laboratory rats, and the research team indicate that further research needs to be conducted on humans before more valid conclusions can be drawn.
Mitchell Seymour, who led the research, reportedly commented: "These findings support our theory that something within the grapes themselves has a direct impact on cardiovascular risk, beyond the simple blood pressure-lowering impact that we already know can come from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables ."
Grapes essential part of healthy diet
Fri, 31 Oct 2008
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