Flavonoids, Whole Juice From Purple Grapes Inhibit Platelet Function and Enhance Nitric Oxide Release. – (06-21-01)



Flavonoids, Whole Juice From Purple Grapes Inhibit Platelet Function and Enhance Nitric Oxide Release

Many people jumped on the news release over the past few years that red wine is good for our health. Indeed, the research does support this, but it is not the red wine–it is the bioflavonoids found in the grapes (mainly resverotrol) that actually provide the benefit. This study looks at the cardiovascular benefits, but grape seed extract containing pycnogenol has also shown the ability to stabilize cellular membranes, potentially helping with many nervous system disorders.

Circulation — Abstracts: Freedman et al. 103 (23): 2792

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