Concorde Grapes Holds Benefits Like Red Wine
Researchers have known for a while now the benefits of drinking red wine. What if you don’t want the alcohol? Looks like you’re in luck. Recent research findings published in the January 2007 issue of Cardiovascular Research indicate Concord grape juice is similar to red wine to promote healthy arterial function.
Researchers have shown Concord purple grapes stimulate the production of nitric oxide in endothelial cells and produced a vasorelaxation effect. Researchers pointed out that nitric oxide is critical for maintaining healthy flexible blood vessels.
Of particular interest to all of us is that in this particular study the beneficial effects of Concord grape juice were observed in arteries of the heart. Concorde grape juice available as Welches Purple Grape Juice created a relaxation effect stimulating the same chemical reactions in the arteries that are activated by red wine.
So the next time you are at the grocery store don’t forget to pick up a bottle of Concorde grape juice.