Grapes—the new superfood

Family and friends who bring grapes to hospital patients knew a thing or two—the fruit contains 1,600 compounds that benefit heart, brain, skin, and gut health.

In fact, grapes should join the elevated ranks of superfoods, says cancer researcher John M. Pezzuto, from Western New England University, who has reviewed more than 60 studies on grapes and their impact on health.

Grapes help the cardiovascular system, improve circulation and help balance cholesterol levels.   They also support the brain, skin, gut and eyes.

This is because grapes contain more than 1,600 compounds, including antioxidants and polyphenols such as flavonoids, anthocyanidins, catechins, phenolic acids, resveratrol, and more. Although polyphenols are the single most important compound, it is the whole grape that creates the positive biological effects, says Pezzuto.

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