Best 4 Health Benefits of Grapes
September 15, 2007 by Perfect Shape
Filed under Fruits
Since grapes season approaches, I thought it will be interesting to see what health benefits such fruits can provide.
Grapes were first cultivated in Europe 6,000 years ago. They got to America with the help of Franciscan monks, who used them for the purpose of making sacramental wine.
There are over 50 varieties of grapes that are cultivated as table grapes and over 60 varieties of grapes cultivated for wine making.
The nutrients contained by grapes are different from one kind to another.
Still, we can say that grapes are 70-80% water and 15-30% sugar (fructose and glucose).
Additionally, grapes also contain the following nutrients: phlobaphene, quercetine, gallic acid, silicic acid, anin, glucosides, salicilic acid, phosphoric acid, oxalic acid, pectins, tannic substances, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12, A, C, P, PP, K, enzymes and folic acid.
As we can see, grapes are a great source for numerous nutrients. But this is not all…important nutrients are also contained by grapes seeds (tannic substances, lecithin, phlobaphene and fatty oil), grape skin (tannic substances and oils) and even grapes leaves (sugar, carotene, tannic substances, potassium, sodium, silicon and iron).
In 100g of grapes there are:
The main 4 health benefits of grapes are:
- 1. HEART DISEASES
Numerous studies have been conducted focused on the impact of grapes in preventing or slowing down heart diseases.
About 20 years ago, scientists discovered that French people had less heart related health problems than other countries all around the globe. This discovery was called the French Paradox. The main explanation for this was that French people drank red wine with their meals.
Since this discovery was made, more than 300 other studies were carried out, proving that red wine or grapes juice can reduce the risk of heart diseases in time.
It seems that grapes juice or wine block the artery clogging effects of fatty food products.
Coronary heart diseases occur when plaque accumulations build up on the walls of arteries. This can lead to a blockage of vessels supplying blood to the heart (or brain) causing heart attacks (or strokes).
Antioxidants in fresh grapes, known as polyphenols, are responsible for preventing the accumulation of oxidized cholesterol (this was proven in a study that was published in the Journal of Nutrition).
Resveratrol, a polyphenol contained by grapes, protects against arterial wall damage. Another interesting nutrient contained by grapes is pterostilbene. Researchers discovered that this compound can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides by affecting enzymes responsible with the regulation of fat level in our blood.
Other interesting compounds are saponins, located in grapes skin. These substances bind with cholesterol, preventing in this way its absorption into the body. Also, saponins seem to be able to block inflammations.
And this is not all… By drinking grapes juice we accumulate another antioxidant called alpha-tocopherol, a substance that increases blood antioxidant activity by 50%.
Referring to the selection of grapes, it seems that red grapes are the healthiest and best to eat in order to prevent heart diseases.
- 2. CANCER
Grapes seem to be very good cancer fighting fruits.
They contain high levels of caffeic acid, a very strong cancer fighting substance.
Bioflavonoids, another nutrient contained by grapes, facilitate the absorption of vitamin C into our bodies and help vitamin C maintain healthy connective tissue in our bodies. They also function as antioxidants, by protecting vitamin C from oxidation and by preventing ruptures in capillaries.
Bioflavonoids provide strength to our cells in the battle with cancerous cells and also help kill cancer cells.
The early mentioned nutrient, resveratrol, also helps in preventing cancer, especially liver, lung, breast and prostate cancer.
As for heart diseases, red grapes are best for cancer prevention.
- 3. VIRUSES
In a study conducted at Erciyes University in Turkey, scientists discovered that grapes have an effective antimicrobial action. The study revealed that this action applies for certain bacteria, like Stoph and the famous E. coli.
Additionally, the high concentration of tannin, another polyphenol contained by grapes, can help fight viruses and tumors. Tanin is absorbed in the intestinal tract, where it is most effective in fighting viruses.
- 4. AGING
Although we have found that resveratrol has a lot of health related benefits, the list is not over yet.
As we have previously discussed, resveratrol is a natural antioxidant that can help reduce heart diseases, the risk of cancer and even brain diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Besides these benefits, resveratrol seems to influence genes controlling the aging process.
According to Harvard Medical School researchers, this substance can restrict calories intake. It activates enzymes that slow aging, thus increasing DNA stability and extending life span by 70%.
Grapes can contribute to reducing the risk of loss of eyesight (a major problem among the elderly). By increasing grapes intake we can reduce the risk of macular degeneration (the main cause of vision loss) by 30-40%.
Although it seems that grapes can have a huge positive effect on the human body, there are some RESTRICTIONS/ WARNINGS regarding their consumption. Here are some of them:
1. Neither grapes, nor grapes juice are recommended for persons suffering from stomach ulcers, diabetes and obesity;
2. Eating grapes or drinking grapes juice can cause dental problems. If you have a cavity in a tooth, it is not recommended to consume grapes, as they will intensify the destruction process of the tooth;
3. Grapes cannot be consumed along with a relatively large number of food products, like: milk, fish, beer, mineral water, melons, etc. The combination of these kinds of food products with grapes can cause serious stomach problems.
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connie on Fri, 9th Jan 2009 6:27 AM
I was wondering what the benefits and drawbacks of eating grapes while trying to diet, I love them and can eat them all day. Help please..
Asadullah Azad on Wed, 3rd Feb 2010 9:10 AM
The information provided here is great, it not only talk about benefits but also restrictions and possible problems in case of existing diseases.
thanks
Romeo R. Soriano on Fri, 26th Feb 2010 8:30 PM
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grape lover on Thu, 15th Apr 2010 11:53 PM
In all of the above, is it only red grapes or are green grapes just as beneficial ?
Perfect Shape on Wed, 7th Jul 2010 9:47 AM
Hi,
All grapes are beneficial. Still, researchers state that red grapes contain a higher quantity of resveratrol and have a higher antioxidant effect.
Cheers,
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the best way to avoid dental problems is to always see a dentist-~`
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ulcer is quite painful and sometimes it is deadly too, my grandmother died from ulcer”,’
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dental problems can be reduced by just cutting down on sugar and visiting your dentist regularly:.~
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Zoran Dzoic on Wed, 27th Oct 2010 8:30 PM
Oh no, I have bad teeth. Yesterday started eating grapes, and today my teeth hurts. I hate dentists but man’s got to do what man’s got to do
Anyway – Really great information, thanks a million!
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when you get older, you would be more prone to dental problems and stuff like that ,.;
Marilyn Puddy on Fri, 21st Jan 2011 6:52 PM
Hi,you speak only of Red Grapes but what are the benefits,if any of The Green Variety.I have heard that if eaten half an hour after Dinner they aid Digestion and the Acidity in them breaks down fat faster,would like to know if its true
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