Beneficial effects of non-alcoholic grape-derived products on human health: a literature review
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2015
Citazione:
Beneficial effects of non-alcoholic grape-derived products on human health: a literature review / C. Di Lorenzo, L. Perez de Sousa, R.F. Pastor, F. Colombo, G. Frigerio, P. Restani. - In: BIO WEB OF CONFERENCES. - ISSN 2117-4458. - 5:(2015 Jul), pp. 04002.1-04002.7. (Intervento presentato al 38. convegno World Congress of Vine and Wine tenutosi a Mainz nel 2015) [10.1051/bioconf/20150504002].
Abstract:
Vine is widely cultivated due to the economic value of wine and other grape derivatives.
The grape berry is characterized by the presence of a wide variety of flavonoids, which have been
investigated for their health promoting properties. Several epidemiological studies have shown that a
moderate consumption of wine is associated with a J-shaped effect on some risk factors for chronic
diseases. On the other hand, the wine market has shown a decreasing trend due to the frequent abuse
of alcoholic beverages also by young people, as denounced by WHO. Accordingly, the scientific
research in the field of non-alcoholic grape products has been further stimulated. The aim of this paper
was a preliminary collection of data on human studies supporting the beneficial properties of
unfermented grape products. The most convincing positive effects, observed in humans, consisted in
the reduction of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension and oxidative stress.
Other human trials have been published in the area of: immune system, diabetes, cognitive functions,
oral health, and cancer. Generally speaking, the findings listed in this review support the use of nonalcoholic
grape derivatives, as a source of beneficial compounds for the human diet, even though
further studies are necessary
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Elenco autori:
C. Di Lorenzo, L. Perez de Sousa, R.F. Pastor, F. Colombo, G. Frigerio, P. Restani
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