Source: Fox News
Summary
A study published in the journal ACS Nutrition Science suggests that regular grape consumption can change how genes behave, giving the skin an added defense system against sun damage. Researchers at Western New England University found that eating grapes can trigger changes in DNA, leading to improved skin health. The study involved a small group of volunteers who followed a restricted diet and then ate the equivalent of three daily servings of whole grapes for two weeks. The results showed that grape consumption changed gene expression across all participants, leading to significantly less damage from UV rays.
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The advice sounds familiar.
Researchers have long touted the benefits of antioxidant-rich foods like grapes, but this study takes it a step further by suggesting that grapes can actually change how our genes behave. The study’s lead author, John Pezzuto, notes that the benefits of grape consumption may not stop at the skin, but could also affect gene expression in other parts of the body. However, the study’s small sample size and limitations in diversity mean that more research is needed to confirm these findings.
As we continue to learn more about the benefits of certain foods, it’s worth wondering: what’s next for the humble grape?
Author: Evan Null
