Category Archives: Grapes

Grape Seed Extract Benefits the Vasculature

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Dietary flavonoids are a diverse group of polphenolic plant chemicals that are found in high concentrations in fruits and vegetables. Evidence suggests that flavonoids are important dietary components that decrease the risk of disease. Grapes contain flavonoids in their fruits … Continue reading →

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Grapes and Cancer

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Fruits and vegetables contain many phytochemicals that have biological effects in humans. Phenolics, glucosinolates, terpenoids, carotenoids and phytoestrogens have all been identified as having possible protective effects against disease. Grapes are a particularly good source of a number of phytonutrients … Continue reading →

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Grape Juice

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Research suggests that red wine has important health benefits for those who consume it regularly. Red wine appears to be particularly beneficial to the cardiovascular system, and research has focused on the antioxidant effects of consumption. The protection of lipoproteins … Continue reading →

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