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The health benefits of grapes include its ablity to
treat constipation, indigestion, fatigue, kidney disorders, macular
degeneration and prevention of cataract. Grapes, one of the most
delicious fruits, are rich sources of vitamins A, C, B6 and folate in
addition to essential minerals like potassium, calcium, iron,
phosphorus, magnesium and selenium. Grapes contain flavonoids that are
very powerful antioxidants, which can reduce the damage caused by free
radicals and slacken ageing.
Grapes, owing to their high nutrient content, play an important role in
ensuring a healthy and robust life.
Benefits: Some of the health benefits of grapes
include the following:
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Asthma: Due to its eminent therapeutic value, grapes can be used for
cure of asthma. In addition to it, the assimilatory power of grapes is
also higher. It increases the moisture present in lungs.
Heart diseases: Grapes increase the nitric oxide levels in the blood,
which prevents blood clots thereby reducing the chances of heart
attacks. In addition the antioxidant present in grapes prevents the
oxidation of LDL cholesterol, which blocks the blood vessels.
Migraine: Ripe grape juice is an important home remedy for curing
migraine. It should be taken early in the morning, without mixing
additional water.
Constipation: Grapes are very effective in overcoming constipation. They
are considered as a laxative food, as they contain organic acid, sugar
and cellulose. They also relieve chronic constipation by toning up
intestine and stomach.
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Indigestion: Grapes play an important role in dyspepsia. They relieve
heat and cure indigestion and irritation of the stomach. They are also
preferred as they constitute a light food.
Fatigue: Light and white grape juice replenishes the iron content
present in the body and prevents fatigue. Though, the dark grape juice
might not give an iron boost and on the other hand, decrease the iron
levels. Drinking grape juice also provides you with instant energy. The
anti-oxidants present in grapes also provide the needed boost to your
immune system.
Kidney disorders: Grapes can substantially reduce the acidity of the
uric acid and helps in the elimination of the acid from the system,
thereby reducing the work pressure of kidneys.
Breast cancer: Through a latest study, it has been discovered that
purple colored Concord grape juice helps in preventing breast cancer.
Significant reduction in mammary tumor mass of laboratory rats was seen
after they were fed the grape juice on the experimental basis.
Alzheimer’s disease: Resveratrol, a beneficial polyphenol present in
grapes reduces the levels of amyloidal-beta peptides in patients with
Alzheimer's disease. Studies suggest that grapes can enhance brain
health and stall the onset of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Macular degeneration: Grapes can prevent the age related loss of vision
or macular degeneration. Three servings of grapes a day can reduce the
risks of macular degeneration by over 36 %.
Prevents cataract: Flavonoids present in grapes have antioxidants, which
can reduce and fight the damage caused by free radicals such as cataract
apart from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and age related problems.
Blood cholesterol: Grapes contain a compound called pterostilbene, which
has the capacity to bring down cholesterol level. Saponins present in
grape skin can also prevent the absorption of cholesterol by binding
with it.
Antibacterial activity: Red grapes have strong antibacterial and
antiviral properties and can protect you from infections. They have a
strong antiviral property against poliovirus and herpes simplex virus.
Anticancer properties: Grapes are found to have strong anti cancer
properties due to the anti-inflammatory effect of resveratrol present in
grapes. It is particularly effective in colorectal cancer and breast
cancer. Anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins present in grapes have
properties of an anti-proliferate and can inhibit the growth of cancer
causing agents. Grape juice not just prevents the risk of cancer but
also suppresses the growth and propagation of cancer cells. The pigments
contained in grapes enhance the overall immunity of the body.
Thus, grapes play a pivotal role in preventing innumerable health
disorders and can be used as home based remedies for several ailments.
Dried grapes, known as raisins, are extremely nutritious and help in
many disorders including constipation, acidosis, anemia, fever, sexual
weakness and help in gaining weight and eye care. Read more about
benefits of raisins. |