Grape is a very rich food in terms of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium and phosphorus. The solutions it brings to health problems are at least as many as its content.
Grapes are also very beneficial for cardiovascular health. It is recommended as a cholesterol lowering agent for people with high cholesterol problems. Its effect on cholesterol is by raising good cholesterol and lowering bad cholesterol. Resveratrols protect blood vessels and capillaries by strengthening them. Thus, by preventing arteriosclerosis, it reduces both the risk of heart attack and high blood pressure.
The most important feature of grapes is that it is a very strong anti - oxidant. It has 50 times more anti-oxidant properties than vitamin E and 30 times more than vitamin C. It is the strongest anti - oxidant among all known fruits. In this respect, it is protective against cancer.
It helps to eliminate the negativities in cancer treatment. There are substances with anti-carcinogenic and anti-oxidant properties, especially in the skin and seed of black grapes. Studies show that these substances protect brain cells.