Grapes can eliminate uric acid

Grapes can be eaten fresh as table grapes or they can be used for making wine, jam, juice, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, vinegar, and grape seed oil The health benefits of grapes range from their ability to treat constipation, indigestion, fatigue, kidney disorders, macular degeneration and prevent cataracts.
Grapes, one of the most popular and delicious fruits, are rich sources of Vitamins A, C, and B6; and essential minerals like, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium and calcium.
Other health benefits of grapes include: its ability to reduce the acidity of uric acid and they also help to eliminate acid from the system, thereby reducing the stress and pressure on the kidneys.
Since grapes have very high water content, they induce urination, which also helps to eliminate the uric acid still present in the body after its acidity is reduced.
Grapes also contain a compound called pterostilbene, which has the capacity to lower a person’s cholesterol level. Pterostilbene is closely related to resveratrol, the beneficial antioxidant and coloring flavonoid that is also found in grapes, and early research has shown that it has anti-cancer qualities as well as having a great impact on cholesterol levels.
Red grapes have strong antibacterial and antiviral properties that can protect you from infections. They display strong antiviral properties against the polio virus and the herpes simplex virus.
Studies have also shown that grape juice can tackle bacterial infections in the gut and other systems.
In a recent study, it has been discovered that purple and concord grape juice helps in preventing breast cancer. The antioxidants in grapes are beneficial in the prevention of all types of cancer, but there are some fascinating studies which specifically show grape juice as an effective preventive measure against breast cancer.
A research published in the British Journal of Nutrition claimed that grape juice can even improve the brain function of older people, who have already displayed mild cognitive impairment. Further studies are currently under way to determine the exact interaction between grape components and neural systems.
Flavonoids present in grapes have antioxidants, which can reduce and fight the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals cause the development of cataracts, as well as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and various age-related problems.
This is somewhat linked to macular degeneration, as they usually occur around the same time in life. Fortunately, antioxidants also have certain anti-aging qualities, which not only help you look younger, but also makes you feel younger by staving off age-related conditions like cataracts.