Skin saver? The grape could have more health properties than previously thought
Grapes could protect against skin cancer and prevent premature ageing, research has revealed.
 
A study has shown that compounds found in the fruit protect cells from the ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun – the  leading environmental cause of skin cancer.
 
UV rays increase the levels of reactive oxygen species – harmful molecules which damage the cells – in the skin.
 
Scientists from the University of Barcelona and the Spanish National Research Council have shown that substances called flavonoids extracted from grapes can prevent these from forming in cells exposed to UV rays.
 
Marta Cascante, a biochemist at the University of Barcelona and director of the research project, said: ‘These encouraging results should be taken into consideration… to develop new photo- protection skin products.’
 
A study has shown that compounds found in the fruit protect cells from the ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun – the  leading environmental cause of skin cancer.
 
UV rays increase the levels of reactive oxygen species – harmful molecules which damage the cells – in the skin.
 
Scientists from the University of Barcelona and the Spanish National Research Council have shown that substances called flavonoids extracted from grapes can prevent these from forming in cells exposed to UV rays.
 
Marta Cascante, a biochemist at the University of Barcelona and director of the research project, said: ‘These encouraging results should be taken into consideration… to develop new photo- protection skin products.’
 
Cosmetics and drugs containing grape compounds are already available, but the way they act on cells has not been well understood until now.
 
Dr Cascante, whose report was published in the Journal of  Agricultural and Food Chemistry, added: ‘This study supports the idea of using these products to protect the skin from cell  damage and death caused by solar radiation.’
 
SOURCE: dailymail.co.uk

 
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