Healthcare Professionals

Concord grapes

The following materials are for health professionals and review the health and nutrition benefits of grape juice and the Concord grape.

For well over a century people have been drinking the goodness of Welch's juice made with Concord grapes. But it's only in the last decade or so that scientists have examined Concord grapes, and the plant nutrients (polyphenols) found within, to uncover their role in supporting health.

Polyphenols

Polyphenols naturally function as antioxidants, which help neutralise free radicals that are known for their ability to harm otherwise healthy cells. In addition to their antioxidant effect, research shows that polyphenols can play a role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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The Fruit, the Whole Fruit, and Nothing But the Fruit

Choosing a variety of both fruits and vegetables maximises intake of the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (which can act as antioxidants) found in different plant foods. ORAC testing indicates that dark-skinned blue and purple fruits, like the Concord grape, tend to have more natural antioxidant power than their lighter-skinned counterparts.

A Toast to Your Health

As part of a well-balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, 100% grape juice made with Concord grapes is an easy way to get the heart-healthy goodness of purple fruit at any age. Many of the polyphenols in Concord grapes are the same as those found in red wine and may be associated with heart-health benefits.

Welch's Purple Grape Juice gains seal of approval from HEART UK

H•E•A•R•T UK, a leading cholesterol charity, has officially recognised Welch's Purple Grape Juice for its abundant antioxidant properties and role in promoting heart health. It is the first time a 100% pure and unsweetened juice has received the coveted H•E•A•R•T UK approval.

The recognition by H•E•A•R•T UK follows review of the growing body of data on Welch's Purple Grape Juice which shows many potential health benefits. Research supports drinking American Concord Purple Grape Juice to help promote a healthy heart and healthy arteries. Preliminary research suggests it promotes heart and arterial health in part by protecting LDL, or ‘bad', cholesterol from harmful interaction with free radicals to slow oxidation . Many researchers believe this oxidation of LDL cholesterol contributes to the build-up of plaque in the arteries. Research supports the fact that Welch's Purple Grape Juice not only has potent antioxidant capacity in vivo but in the body as well.

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