Grapes are berries, the properties of which have been known for 5 thousand years. Then they found use, including as a remedy for digestive diseases, cuts and wounds. The properties of grapes were also appreciated by modern alternative medicine - even a special section was created called ampelotherapy, that is, treatment with grapes, grape juice and even wine. No wonder - grapes are a storehouse of vitamins and minerals. They contain vitamins C and A, B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, as well as calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper and iron. It is also one of the few berries that contain iodine, which is essential for the functioning of the thyroid gland. They are also alkaline, which helps to get rid of accumulated acids in the body. Grapes owe their anti-cancer properties to flavonoids, which are found in grape seeds, peel and stems, as well as vitamins C and A. Flavonoids, as well as vitamins C and A, are natural antioxidants that remove free radicals from the body, which are responsible for, among other diseases. According to the research conducted so far by scientists, grape seed extract is effective in killing cancer cells.
Originally posted here: https://hive.blog/health/@ksenja/grapes-are-uniquely-healthy
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