Tribune Online
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Columns
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Women
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Columns
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Women
No Result
View All Result
Tribune Online
No Result
View All Result

8 health benefits of grapes

by Tribune Online
November 29, 2022
in Health
Reading Time: 7 mins read
A A
health benefits of grapes

They’re nutritious, sweet as candy, enriched with vitamin C, and important minerals like potassium, calcium, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron, and have been essential to a healthy life since the dawn of civilization. What are they?  

You guessed right, they are grapes.  

Grapes are fruits that have been proven over years to offer a variety of health benefits, primarily due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content.   

They may benefit the eye, heart, skin, hair, bones, and more.  

You may find them in various colours, including green, red, black, yellow, and pink.   

They come in multiple forms, too, from raisins to jellies to juice. Seeded and seedless varieties also exist.  

Related News

Why government must address unemployment

Buhari, who is in charge here?

The Nasarawa bombing

Discussed in this article are some of the health benefits of red grapes according to healthline.com.  

1. It may help lower blood pressure  

Evidence shows that potassium in grapes 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.  

2. It is high in antioxidants  

Antioxidants are compounds that help repair the damage to our cells caused by free radicals — harmful molecules that cause oxidative stress.   

Grapes are rich in several powerful antioxidants which are beneficial plant compounds that may protect against chronic health conditions.  


The highest concentration of antioxidants is found in the skin and seeds.   

3. It may help protect against certain types of cancer   

Antioxidants in grapes may protect against certain types of cancer. Resveratrol, an antioxidant in this fruit, may help by reducing inflammation, acting as an antioxidant, and blocking the growth and spread of cancer cells in your body.  In fact, it has been studied for its effects against numerous cancers.  

Grapes also contain quercetin, anthocyanin, and catechin antioxidants — all of which may have  may have cancer-fighting effects.  

4. It may benefit eye health  

Plant compounds in grapes may protect against common eye diseases. Grapes contain several compounds — such as resveratrol, lutein, and zeaxanthin — that may help prevent common eye diseases.  

Resveratrol protects the retina cells in the human eye from ultraviolet A (UVA) light and may also safeguard against glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease.  

Also, lutein and zeaxanthin, have been shown to help maintain eye health, improve visual performance, and prevent common age-related eye diseases.   

5. It may support bone health  

Grapes contain many minerals necessary for bone health — including potassium, manganese, and vitamins B, C, and K, which help prevent osteoporosis, a condition that leads to fragile bones.   

6. It may slow signs of ageing and promote longevity  

Plant compounds in grapes may affect ageing and lifespan.  

Resveratrol, which is found in grapes, has been shown to activate genes associated with slower signs of ageing and longer lifespan.  

Research shows that resveratrol may delay signs of ageing by mimicking the beneficial effects of calorie restriction, such as reducing oxidative stress, enhancing stress resistance, and improving inflammatory response.   

7. It may benefit skin and hair health  

Resveratrol may have numerous protective effects on your skin and hair.  

In fact, this compound has gained popularity in cosmetic products because it penetrates the skin barrier and increases collagen concentration, as well as protecting against UV damage from sun exposure.  

Because oxidative stress and inflammation play a role in hair loss, research suggests that resveratrol may also promote hair growth.  

For starters, resveratrol protects hair follicles from environmental damage.  

It also promotes the rapid increase of important follicular cells that encourage hair growth.  

8. It may support sleep  

Evidence suggests a direct link between diet and sleep.   

In fact, studies have determined that grapes are a natural source of melatonin, a sleep-promoting hormone that regulates your sleep-wake cycle.  

Interestingly enough, melatonin is found mainly in grape skin, which is why it’s also present in products like grape juice and wine.  

Since melatonin works hand-in-hand with your internal clock, timing your intake is an essential factor to consider.   

If you’re eating grapes to help you sleep, aim to consume them early in the evening.  

Indeed, grapes are a reservoir of nutrients that are vital to a healthy lifestyle.   

 

ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE 

  • INEC Area Office In Ebonyi Set Ablaze, PVCs, Ballot Boxes Burnt
  • Governor Adeleke Makes First Appointments, Names SSG, Chief Of Staff, Spokesperson

 



ShareTweetSendShareShare

Related News

Surgical practitioners offer free surgeries to underprivileged
Health

Surgical practitioners offer free surgeries to underprivileged

February 6, 2023
The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development(NIPRD)
Health

NIPRD advocates use of artificial intelligence to boost healthcare delivery

February 5, 2023
Cancer death
Health

Nigeria records 7000 cancer-related deaths in 2023 — Report

February 3, 2023

Most Read

  • Tems wins as Burna Boy loses Grammy Awards
    Tems wins as Burna Boy loses Grammy Awards
  • Tinubu vs Atiku: North in focus
    Tinubu vs Atiku: North in focus
  • Naira Redesign: Father Mbaka blasts Buhari, says 'Nigerians are suffering' under his watch
    Naira Redesign: Father Mbaka blasts Buhari, says 'Nigerians are suffering' under his watch
  • 2023: It is time for the North to complete 14 years of ruling — Dogara
    2023: It is time for the North to complete 14 years of ruling — Dogara
  • 2023: Why elements in the Villa are sabotaging Tinubu ― Ayiri Emami
    2023: Why elements in the Villa are sabotaging Tinubu ― Ayiri Emami
  • Elections: Nation's security forces on red alert over scarcity of fuel, new naira notes
    Elections: Nation's security forces on red alert over scarcity of fuel, new naira notes
  • Academics are as important as relationships, friendships  —Oluwakorede Adedeji, Unilorin Pharmacy best graduating student
    Academics are as important as relationships, friendships —Oluwakorede Adedeji, Unilorin Pharmacy best graduating student
  • Tinubu makes U-turn, postpones Ibadan rally indefinitely
    Tinubu makes U-turn, postpones Ibadan rally indefinitely
  • Again, court sends EFCC boss to Kuje prison for contempt
    Again, court sends EFCC boss to Kuje prison for contempt
  • BBTitans: I used 'Kayanmata' to attract senators ―​​ Nana opens up
    BBTitans: I used 'Kayanmata' to attract senators ―​​ Nana opens up

Subscribe to e-Paper

E-Vending, e paper, pdf, e-paper, Tribune

Frontpage Today

EDITORIAL

Editorial
Opinion
Letters

BUSINESS

Capital Market
Money Market
Economy

ENTERTAINMENT

Friday Treat
Entertainment
Razzmattaz

REGIONS

South West
Niger Delta
Arewa

RELIGION

Tribune Church
Church News
Muslim Sermon
Eye of Islam
Islamic News
COLUMNS

Anike's Diary
Aplomb
Ask The Doctor
Autoclinic With The Mechanic
Awo's Thought
Borderless
Crucial Moment
Empowered For Life
Festus Adebayo's Flickers
Financewise
Gibbers
Intimacy
Language & Style
Leaders' Forum
Leadership & Management
Lynx Eye
Monday Lines
Mum & Child
Natural Health
Notes from Atlanta with Farooq Kperogi
On The Lord's Day
PENtagon
Political Panorama
Veritatem With Obadiah Mailafia
Voice of Courage
Whatsapp Conversation
You and Eye
Your Life Counts

WOMEN

Xquisite
Xquisite Food
Xquisite Style
Wondrous World of Women

MORE

Business Coach
Education
Event Digest
Crime & Court
Do It Yourself
Ecoscope
Property & Environment
Energy
Maritime
Aviation
Brands & Marketing
Agriculture
Info Tech
Labour
Leadership & Management
Achievers
Arewa Live
Arts & Culture
Arts & Reviews
Campus Beat
Politics
Health News
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Tribune Advertisement Rates

© 2023 Tribune Online, an online publication of African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Columns
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Women

© 2023 Tribune Online, an online publication of African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist