Grapes offer health benefits, primarily due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content. They may benefit the eye, heart, bones, and more.
May help lower blood pressure
One cup (151 grams) of grapes contains 6% of the DV for potassium. This mineral is necessary for maintaining healthy blood pressure levels.สมัคร UFABET
Evidence shows that potassium helps lower blood pressure primarily by helping dilate your arteries and veins. It may also help excrete sodium and prevent the narrowing of arteries and veins that would otherwise increase blood pressure.
However, a review of 32 studies determined that potassium intakes. That are both too low and too high may lead to high blood pressure. Researchers advised sticking to the current daily intake recommendation of 4.7 grams.
May help reduce cholesterol
Compounds found in grapes may help protect against high cholesterol levels by decreasing cholesterol absorption.
In an 8-week study in 69 people with high cholesterol. Eating 3 cups (500 grams) of red grapes per day helped lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. However, white grapes didn’t have the same effect.
Additionally, diets high in resveratrol — an antioxidant in grapes. Such as the Mediterranean diet have been shown to decrease cholesterol levels.
Some grape varieties contain a higher content of anthocyanins. A class of flavonoids that give these fruits orange, red, blue, pink, and purple colors. Human and animal studies indicate that anthocyanins may help prevent or treat brain and heart diseases