Beneficial effects of non-alcoholic grape-derived products on human health: A literature review

Vine is widely cultivated due to the economic value of wine and other grape derivatives. The grape berry is character- ized 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...

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Published inBIO Web of Conferences Vol. 5; p. 4002
Main Authors Di Lorenzo, Chiara, Sousa, Luis Perez de, Pastor, Raul Francisco, Colombo, Francesca, Frigerio, Gianfranco, Restani, Patrizia
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Les Ulis EDP Sciences 2015
Subjects
Abuse
Alcoholic beverages
Beverages
Cancer
Cardiovascular diseases
Cognitive ability
Derivatives
Diabetes mellitus
Epidemiology
Flavonoids
Fruits
Grapes
Health risks
Heart diseases
Hypertension
Immune system
Literature reviews
Oxidative stress
Risk analysis
Risk factors
Wine
Wines
Young adults
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Summary:Vine is widely cultivated due to the economic value of wine and other grape derivatives. The grape berry is character- ized 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 fac- tors 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 non-alcoholic grape derivatives, as a source of beneficial compounds for the human diet, even though further studies are necessary.
ISSN:2117-4458
2273-1709
2117-4458
DOI:10.1051/bioconf/20150504002