Grape juice is continuing to attract attention as a prescription for good health, and the research community is clearly enthusiastic about the potential of grapes to impact health.
Bioflavonoids such as resveratrol & quercetin, naturally occurring compounds found in grapes, inhibit clot formation & inflammation which is useful in treating disorders such as phlebitis. They also help maintain the proper degree of permeability in capillary walls. Grapes have antioxidant (molecules that combine with free radical and render them harmless) properties that inhibit cancer promoting hormones and may also prevent heart disease by hindering the oxidation of harmful cholesterol (artery clogging plaque). Recent research has found that catechin, a flavonoid found in non-alcoholic wine and grape juice may be responsible for the controversial benefits in the prevention of heart disease. Research has also found that when alcohol is present, a drink containing this helpful nutrient is eliminated from the body faster, making non-alcoholic wine more beneficial.
Results of two studies investigating the anti-clogging effects of three juices indicate that purple grape juice may provide the best defense against platelet activity (clotting) that can result in heart disease.
Researchers at the university of Wisconsin have completed preliminary studies that indicate the flavonoids present in grape juice exhibit "anti-clotting" effects similar to those of aspirin, purple grape juice reduced the clotting activity significantly, by 39% in humans (study #1) and scientific session of the American college of cardiology by lead researcher dr. John Folts, director of the coronary thrombosis research laboratory of the university of Wisconsin medical school.
Flavonoids found in grapes, typically exhibit anti-oxidant properties and are believed to play a role in preventing heart disease. They do this by preventing oxidation of cholesterol that could lead to plaque formation. The presence of plaque provokes the blood platelets to form clots that ultimately cause heart attacks.
Although the university of Wisconsin studies are considered preliminary, grapes have been studied in the past few years, with positive implications for protection against disease, including cancer and heart disease.
The head of the food research group of the University of Illinois found that "resveratrol", a substance that we have always known was in labrusca grapes, can keep cells from turning cancerous. Dr. John Pezzuto believes the results are so important they can lead to a cancer-defense system. Dr. Gifford hones reports that Canadian wine and grape juices have higher levels of "resveratol" than most others world-wide.
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Results of two studies investigating the anti-clogging effects of three juices indicate that purple grape juice may provide the best defense against platelet activity (clotting) that can result in heart disease.
Researchers at the university of Wisconsin have completed preliminary studies that indicate the flavonoids present in grape juice exhibit "anti-clotting" effects similar to those of aspirin, purple grape juice reduced the clotting activity significantly, by 39% in humans (study #1) and scientific session of the American college of cardiology by lead researcher dr. John Folts, director of the coronary thrombosis research laboratory of the university of Wisconsin medical school.
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Although the university of Wisconsin studies are considered preliminary, grapes have been studied in the past few years, with positive implications for protection against disease, including cancer and heart disease.
The head of the food research group of the University of Illinois found that "resveratrol", a substance that we have always known was in labrusca grapes, can keep cells from turning cancerous. Dr. John Pezzuto believes the results are so important they can lead to a cancer-defense system. Dr. Gifford hones reports that Canadian wine and grape juices have higher levels of "resveratol" than most others world-wide.
