Bark and seeds of red grapes that are rejected while the
wine, are a treasure of medicinal ingredients, say researchers at the
University of Madrid.
They have one of these "waste" made extract
named GADF, which they claim is extremely rich in fiber and antioxidants and,
unlike other foods that contain either one or the other.
Its effectiveness was confirmed by practically on 34
nonsmoking volunteers, whose daily diet enriched with the extract of red
grapes.
Tests were done on the condition of blood pressure before
and after completing the study, the subjects showed a visible change. Blood
pressure was reduced by five percent, and cholesterol, especially bad, as much
as 14 percent.
This leads to the conclusion that this grape extract as part
of the daily diet almost halved the risk of heart attacks.
It also could have special significance for the people who
suffer from hypertension or high cholesterol.
