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Grapes And Grape Extracts May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Review Article Suggests

November 10th, 2008 by watsonme · No Comments · Biology

A body of studies has shown that food rich in polyphenols can help to reduce the risk of heart disease. Polyphenols are found in things like grapes, and red wine. Eating grapes and red wine may be beneficial in preventing degenerative diseases, like cardiovascular disease. Grape seeds, graped juice, and grape skin contain several different polyphenols. Polyphenols help to slow cell damage by oxidation. Studies have shown that grape polyphenols protect the heart and blood vessels. It protects from blood clotting, abnormal heart rhythms, and blood vessel narrowing. Studies show that patients treated with grape extracts improved their blood flow and cholesterol levels.

I think that all of these scientific discoveries are just so amazing. Who knew that natural, everyday products can have such a positive affect on a person’s body. I’ve been told that drinking a glass of red wine everyday was good for you, and i never really believed it, now I know that it is actually very true.

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