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Benefits of Grapes

The substances in the grapes called flavonoids have been proven capable of keeping your arteries free of disease-causing plaque. Now, a new study says the lip-staining liquid also has the ability to increase the antioxidants in your body while decreasing the level of free radicals. Antioxidants are vitamins like C, E and A that trap free radicals, which are potentially destructive molecules.

The flavonoids, which give grapes their color, also reduce production of the free radicals, increase production of nitric oxide, which inhibits clot formation, reduce the size of clots and inhibit platelet activity.

Key benefits of grapes:

• Both red and black grapes contain powerful antioxidants and resveratrol, which helps to prevent both the narrowing and hardening of the arteries.
• Ellagic acid, which has anti-cancer properties, is also contained in grapes.
• Grapes have many health benefits, but have a high sugar content and should therefore be eaten in moderation.
• Grapes are a good source of potassium.