Consuming grapes is shown to improve metabolic syndrome components in some studies. Photo Credit: Static.pexels.com Grapes and red wine are popularly studied for their potential health benefits, largely from their antioxidant/polyphenol content which may exert protective benefits on the body's cells and functioning. The Mediterranean diet famously includes red wine as part of its food pyramid to be consumed (in moderation) as part of a diet to support health. Metabolic syndrome is a condition that exists when a combination of 3 or more health measures are out of range from a possible 5: high fasting blood sugar, high blood pressure, high serum triglycerides, low HDL-C cholesterol ("good cholesterol"), and increased abdominal circumference. Metabolic syndrome places individuals meeting diagnostic criteria at a higher risk for adverse conditions such as atherosclerosis (where plaque builds up in arteries, making the...
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