Grape consumption benefits gut microbiome and cholesterol metabolism

Washington, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) A new clinical study published in the scientific journal Nutrients has found that consuming grapes significantly increases the diversity of bacteria in the gut, lowers cholesterol levels, as well as bile acids.

November 15, 2021
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The findings showed that consuming a cup and a half of grapes helps increase beneficial bacteria including Akkermansia, a bacteria of keen interest for its beneficial effect on glucose and lipid metabolism, as well as on the integrity of the intestinal lining.

The findings suggest a promising new role for grapes in gut health and reinforce the benefits of grapes on heart health.

Additionally, a decrease in blood cholesterols was observed including total cholesterol by 6.1% and LDL cholesterol by 5.9%. Bile acids, which are linked to cholesterol metabolism, were decreased by 40.9%.

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