Scientists named the best products for the prevention of atherosclerosis

Grapes, apples and juices from these fruits can prevent the occurrence of atherosclerosis, say French scientists.

Dr. Kelly Decorde and colleagues from the University of Montpellier (France) argue that the juices of these fruits are more powerful protection against atherosclerosis than the fresh fruit. This discovery was made first, as popular thinking is that fresh fruits are the rich source of the vitamins and have the greatest health benefits, as reported online edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka.net

Scientists conducted an experiment in which one group of hamsters were fed grapes, apples, grape and Apple juices and high-calorie diet, leading to the formation of fatty plaques in the arteries and subsequently heart attacks. And the control group of hamsters eating regular food, without excess fat, and drank water.

The quantity of fruit consumed by hamsters was equivalent to three apples or three bunches of grapes daily for a human. And juice the hamsters drank in size 4 equivalent to human glasses.

The study revealed that grapes and apples have the same phenol content, while the juice of black grapes contain 2.5 times more phenols than Apple juice. As a result, in the group of animals that drank juice and ate fruit, cholesterol levels were lower. The juice of black grapes were the most powerful antioxidant.

The results of the study indicate that the diet should contain required quantity of phenols, as they are antioxidants and protect the body from heart disease. Also fruits which include vitamin C and carotenoids, have an overall positive impact on human health, scientists say.

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