Many people love grapes. These berries are very tasty, but most importantly, they are good for your health.
However, some people believe that you can only eat the seedless fruit. In fact, the latter is no less useful, as it is rich in antioxidants.
Experts say that grape seeds contain many vitamins, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, magnesium and potassium.
In addition, they contain protein, unsaturated and saturated fatty acids, phytosterols, flavonoids and amino acids.
At the same time, grape seeds are low in calories – 100 g contain only 62-65 calories.
What are the benefits?
Thanks to this “set” of useful substances, grape seeds ensure the normal functioning of metabolic processes in the body, even speeding them up.
They have a positive effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems and normalize blood pressure.
Another big plus is that these bones can minimize the risk of blood clots and the level of “bad” cholesterol.
Another benefit is improved vision and digestive system function.
For women, grape seeds help stabilize hormonal levels and prevent early menopause, and for men, they help avoid problems with the reproductive system.
Contraindications
If a person is taking medication, then grape seeds can only be consumed with the permission of the attending physician.
The fact is that they have blood-thinning properties, so they are contraindicated when taking certain medications.
They are also not recommended for pregnant women.
In addition, experts do not recommend even healthy people to eat grapes with seeds too often, since this may cause an attack of acute appendicitis.
It is also important to know that excessive consumption may cause an allergic reaction, as well as fermentation and bloating in the gastrointestinal tract.
For reference
Grapes are the fruits of the cultivated grape and some other plants of the genus Grape, which when ripe are sweet berries, a valuable food product and raw material for winemaking.
