date:Aug 14, 2012
The study published in the Journal of Nutrition evaluates the effects of grape polyphenols in people with metabolic syndrome (MetS) revealing that consumption of a freeze dried whole-grape powder led to reductions in blood pressure, improved blood flow and reduced inflammation.
Led by Dr Maria LuzFernandez at the University of Connecticut, USA, the research team suggested that consumption of grapes may help protect heart health in people with metabolic syndrome by improving vascular function