What Are Grapes Good For?

What are grapes good for? Grapes have compounds and minerals that have been shown to lower blood pressure levels and reduce cholesterol levels in research studies.

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The health nutrient benefits of grapes are the following:

• Calories- 104
• Carbs- 27 grams
• Protein- 1 gram
• Fat- 0.2 grams
• Fiber- 1.4 grams
• Copper- 21% of the Daily Value
• Vitamin K- 18% of the Daily Value
• Thiamine (Vitamin B)- 9% of the Daily Value
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)- 8% of the Daily Value
• Vitamin B6- 8% of the Daily Value
• Potassium- 6% of the Daily Value
• Vitamin C- 5% of the Daily Value
• Manganese- 5% of the Daily Value
• Vitamin E- 2% of the Daily Value

There was an 8-week study that showed 69 people that had high cholesterol levels ate 3 cups of red grapes per day and the result was lower LDL, (bad) and total cholesterol levels.

Grapes have powerful antioxidants and most of them are in the seeds and skin. Vitamin C, beta carotene, lutein and ellagic acid are all high antioxidants that can help reduce the risk of chronic health diseases.

Some of the other antioxidants such as quercetin, anthocyanin and catechin antioxidants are all cancer fighting antioxidants.

The minerals that are in grapes that help support bone health is potassium, manganese, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and Vitamin K, This can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women over the age of 50. Animal and human research studies show that resveratrol can improve bone density.

Grapes contain about 81% water which can assist with your daily hydration goals. Also, the Vitamin C in grapes can help improve your immune system.

There is melatonin in the skin of grapes and studies reveal that this melatonin helps to heighten sleep with people that have insomnia issues. Research studies show that grapes are a natural source of melatonin. It is considered a sleep hormone that regulates your sleep cycle.

The Bottom Line is some of the health benefits of eating grapes are positive bone health, lower blood pressure levels and reduction of cholesterol levels.

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