A study recently published in the scientific journal Food & Function, states that incorporating a portion of grapes into thedaily diet significantly improves eye health. This is the first human study on this subject, confirming the results of previous research on the positive impact of grape consumption for our overall health.
Grapes inhibit the formation of harmful compounds that promote eye diseases
The study reveals that consumption of grapes inhibits the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which result from the Maillard reaction, a process occurring naturally in nature, in living organisms, as well as during cooking. high temperature of food. These AGE are associated with damage to the retina and alterations in cellular function, thereby contributing to eye diseases. The antioxidants found in grapes have been identified as effective in preventing the formation of these AGEs, resulting in improved macular pigment optical density (MPOD) and better overall visual health.
This conclusion arises from a randomized human study conducted on 34 participants over 4 months. Those who consumed grapes showed a significant increase in MPOD, a improvement of plasma antioxidant capacity, and an increase in total phenolic content compared to the placebo group. Conversely, the placebo group experienced a significant increase in harmful AGEs measured in the skin.
“This study is the first to show that grapes have a beneficial impact on eye health”
Dr. Jung Eun Kim, lead author of the study, noted that: “This research is the first to demonstrate the benefits of grape consumption on eye health in humans, which is particularly encouraging given the aging population”. He also noted that the grapes are an easily accessible fruit, and even a small daily amount, one and a half cups, can have positive effects on vision.
