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Ask the doctor; Do grapes and grape juice protect the heart like wine does?

Publication: Harvard Heart Letter
Publication Date: 01-MAR-07 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Q. For the health of my heart and arteries, how does regular consumption of red wine compare with grape juice or the equivalent in grapes?

A. You are asking a question that science hasn't caught up with, especially when it comes to grape juice and grapes. Let's start by looking at what you get with each of these.

Grapes of all colors are chock-full of antioxidants and myriad other phytonutrients. Some that have been identified as possible cardioprotectors are flavonoids such as resveratrol and quercetin, procyanidins, tannins, and saponins. But keep in mind that the grapes you find in the grocery store...

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