Grapefruit is good for men health
Eating grapes on a regular basis, it was good for men's health. Especially, in order to avoid heart disease.
Researchers from the Department of Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut, USA, observed a reduction in major risk factors for heart disease.
Namely in men with metabolic syndrome, reduced blood pressure, increases blood flow and decreases inflammation. The result, a natural component found in grapes known as polyphenols may protect the heart.
The finding was based on a study of men aged 30 to 70 years. In this study, participants were randomly assigned to consume wine grapes in the form of powder or frozen for four weeks.
The results showed that wine consumption resulted in a significant reduction in blood pressure, increases blood flow (greater vasodilation). In addition, the wine also triggered a decrease of compounds associated with inflammation.
This study is believed to be the first carried out to see the effects of grapes on the metabolic syndrome. This further supports the accumulating evidence that grape can positively affect heart health.