325,636
edits
LOG IN. UPLOAD PICTURES.
The Philippines has Zambo Mart to help propagate the Chavacano Language.
Difference between revisions of "Grape Seed"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
→ → Go back HOME to Zamboanga: the Portal to the Philippines.
→News About Grape Seed
| Line 31: | Line 31: | ||
==News About Grape Seed== | ==News About Grape Seed== | ||
'''The Benefits of Grape Seed Extract''' | |||
*Source:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/livestrongcom/the-benefits-of-grape-see_b_646688.html | |||
:By Shelley Moore (LIVESTRONG.COM) | |||
Grape seeds contain potent antioxidants, which are substances that neutralize and eliminate harmful free radicals. Some research, primarily with animals, indicates that standardized grape seed extracts may be useful for treating health problems related to free radical damage, according to the the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). The UMMC advises using herbal therapy under the supervision of a health care provider qualified in botanical medicine. | |||
:Antioxidants | |||
Vitamin E is an important antioxidant in grape seed, but even more powerful are the flavonoids called oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes, or OPCs, according to the UMMC. Antioxidants destroy free radicals, which are waste products that develop from the conversion of food to energy and also occur in response to environmental toxins. Free radicals damage cells and genetic material and may contribute to aging and disease, including heart disease and cancer. | |||
:Blood Vessel Benefits | |||
Evidence indicates a substantial health benefit for patients with chronic venous insufficiency who take grape seed extract, according to the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS). This disorder causes blood to pool in leg veins, leading to leg swelling and fatigue, as well as pain that worsens when walking. Grape seed extract also may be beneficial for treating varicose veins and capillary fragility, although research is not as consistent, notes the UMHS. | |||
Additionally, the antioxidants in grape seed have a protective effect on blood vessels, which can help prevent high blood pressure. Animal research indicates that grape seed extract lowers blood pressure, according to the UMMC, but research on humans is lacking. | |||
:Anti-Cancer Effects | |||
Grape seed antioxidants also may decrease the risk of developing cancer. Additionally, laboratory studies show that grape seed extract prevents the growth of various types of cancer in test tubes, according to the UMMC, including breast, colon, stomach, prostate and lung cancer. Grape seed extract also may protect the liver from cell damage caused by chemotherapy. | |||
:Side Effects | |||
Grape seed extract is generally not associated with side effects, according to the UMHS, and excess is removed through urine. The most likely side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea and a dry, itchy scalp, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Grape seed extract may have blood-thinning properties, which could increase the risk of bleeding if taken with blood thinning medications. | |||
:Usage | |||
Grape seed is available as liquid extract and dried extract in capsules and tablets. The UMMC recommends buying extracts standardized to at least 40 percent proanthocyanidins or at least 95 percent OPCs. To protect against free radical damage, take 25 to 150mg one to three times daily, and for chronic venous insufficiency, take 150 to 300mg once per day. The UMMC advises that children as well as pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take grape seed supplements. | |||
---- | |||
'''3 ways grapes can protect your kidneys''' | '''3 ways grapes can protect your kidneys''' | ||
*Source:http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/ways-grapes-can-protect-your-kidneys-v1215/ | *Source:http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/ways-grapes-can-protect-your-kidneys-v1215/ | ||
| Line 37: | Line 66: | ||
Grapes can safeguard your kidney's health and also reverse kidney damage! Here's how... | Grapes can safeguard your kidney's health and also reverse kidney damage! Here's how... | ||
While the burden of kidney diseases in India can’t be assessed accurately, the approximate prevalence of chronic kidney disease is as high as 800 per million population | While the burden of kidney diseases in India can’t be assessed accurately, the approximate prevalence of chronic kidney disease is as high as 800 per million population . The leading cause of kidney diseases among Indians is diabetic nephropathy. However, you can avoid the risk of kidney diseases and safeguard your health by consuming grapes. Various studies have established that grape seeds extract and a component found in grapes called resveratrol are effective in protecting your kidneys, especially for diabetics. You can improve your kidney’s health by adding a glass of grape juice or at least 15 grapes a day to your diet, as per the recommendation of the National Kidney Foundation. Here’s how this fruit is beneficial for your kidneys. Other than this, red grapes can also boost your immunity. | ||
:Can reverse kidney damage | :Can reverse kidney damage | ||
A study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism found that the compounds found in grape seed and skin can reverse kidney damage caused by a high fat diet | A study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism found that the compounds found in grape seed and skin can reverse kidney damage caused by a high fat diet . Obese people are more prone to kidney damage as it can lead to depletion of copper from the kidney, among other complications. The study suggests using grape seed and skin extracts as a preventive supplement for patients at a high risk of kidney disease due to obesity. Grapes is a great source of antioxidants, which protects the body against oxidative stress, which is the imbalance between production of free radicals and antioxidant defences. | ||
:Prevention of kidney disease | :Prevention of kidney disease | ||
Around 50% of patients suffer from acute renal failure due to inadequate blood supply to the kidneys, or what is known as ischemia. Grapes have anti oxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms as the compound resveratol reduces the risk of damage caused by ischemia | Around 50% of patients suffer from acute renal failure due to inadequate blood supply to the kidneys, or what is known as ischemia. Grapes have anti oxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms as the compound resveratol reduces the risk of damage caused by ischemia . Resveratol was found to have a protective effect in rats’ kidneys who were suffering from tissue damage caused by the return of blood supply to the kidneys, after a period of lack of oxygen supply or ischemia. This study was conducted by Italian doctors from the University of Milan in 2013. | ||
:Reduction of renal disturbances | :Reduction of renal disturbances | ||
Iranian researchers found that 50 mg of grape seeds extracts a day for two weeks may reduce kidney function disturbances following tissue damage caused by ischemia | Iranian researchers found that 50 mg of grape seeds extracts a day for two weeks may reduce kidney function disturbances following tissue damage caused by ischemia . The study was conducted on 32 rats in 2013 and researchers hope that this finding will be able to reduce the harmful effects of renal disturbances. Here are 5 other foods that can help you recover from kidney disease. | ||