Studies in the US are now looking at red grapes and pomegranate to see if it can assist in the fight against diabetes. They are interested in a chemical compound called Resveratrol, which has shown promise in mice, in how it affects the brain. Essentially they believe that mice given Resveratol can increase their lifespan.
They had some mice on a high fat diet and a usual group. After five weeks, 50% of the mice that were on high-fat diets showed that healthy insulin levels. The research does hold promise, but the researchers warn there is a lot more to do before it’s near ready for humans. They also state that using red wine as a substitute won’t work because it doesn’t contain enough Resveratrol in each serving (I hear the collective groan). The article will be published in the December edition of Endocrinology. So as grapes are coming into season – enjoy the red ones!