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Muscadine Information

For the Rest of Us!

Polyphenolic?
 

Anti-glycation?
 

Free radicals?
 

ORAC scores??
 

Do you ever feel lost when it comes to the information you should know when it concerns nutrition and your health? Well, we want to make it simpler for you.

ORAC Wars

In simple terms, ORAC ratings measure antioxidant activity. This is significant because antioxidants are necessary to fight free radicals in our bodies.

Free radicals are loose oxygen molecules that damage cells. This damage is often elevated in human conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Researchers have found that antioxidant molecules found in many foods have the potential to reduce diseases thought to be triggered by free radicals at the cellular level. Having a high ORAC Score is such a hot trend right now, that companies are doing whatever they can to “pump up” the ORAC scores of their products. However, it’s important to note that not all ORAC scores are the same. Without getting too technical (we’ll leave that to the scientific journals!), just knowing the ORAC score is not enough. Research shows that it’s even more important to understand the range of chemicals that contribute to that ORAC score. The ORAC score is only as meaningful as the benefits provided by the antioxidant compounds that make up that score.

As it turns out, muscadine grapes are an outstanding source of multiple protective antioxidants. There is a growing interest among academic scientists and researchers in the study of the nutraceutical benefits of muscadine grapes because of their unique range of vitamins, beneficial oils, fiber, nutritious sugars, proteins and potent phenolic compounds (antioxidant phytochemicals).

Phenolic Compounds

Phenolic compounds (also referred to as phenolic phytochemicals) are plant-based materials that appear to function primarily in defense against a plant’s predators and pathogens (biological agents that cause disease) and in providing reproductive advantage. These compounds have demonstrated promising health benefits for humans. Muscadines have high concentrations of antioxidant phenolic compounds, including the highly-publicized compound, resveratrol. The benefits of the phenolic compound resveratrol have been well published. Previous studies with resveratrol suggest that the compound has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer potential and may help prevent the negative effects of high-calorie diets. One phenolic compound in muscadines that distinguishes them from other grapes is ellagic acid. Ellagic acid is not only a powerful antioxidant, but it is also a known anti-cancer compound. However, every phytochemical in the muscadine grape contributes to health and healing, and the natural mixture does much more than any one phytochemical alone. To learn more about ORAC scores, antioxidants, and the power of the muscadine grape to fight for your good health, get a copy of the new book, “Muscadine Health” by Diane K. Hartle, Ph.D., Phillip Greenspan, Ph. D., and James L. Hargrove, Ph.D.  In 80 information-packed pages, this concise booklet will introduce you to a nutraceutical power food that could revolutionize your life. 438701 Muscadine Health Booklet - The tale of a grape…The fascinating history and secret power of the Muscadine grape is a story everyone should know.

Unlike any other grape in the world Muscadines grapes (vitis rotundifolia) grow in the harshest of conditions; conditions in which common table grapes (vitis vinifera) cannot grow. They grow in the southeastern United States and are well-adapted to warm, humid climates. So, what protective strategies does this survivor grape contain that allows it to thrive where others can’t? Muscadine fruits are 1 – 1.5 inches in diameter and are armed with thick, tough skin and several hard, oblong seeds. Their thicker skin allows it to protect itself against heat, UV radiation, humidity, insects and fungi. Muscadines also contain 20 sets of chromosomes compared to 19 in other grape varieties. So scientists wonder, what is this grape doing with the extra genetic material? Perhaps this is the key to its remarkable potency against inflammation, tumor growth and diabetes.

The All-American Grape

Muscadines are a Native American grape and may be the only fruit that originated in the United States and nowhere else. Native Americans clearly used the wild muscadines as a food source and processed them for winter stores. Could it be that a powerful defender of our health can be found in our own backyard?

The Muscadine Is A Natural “Phyter”

Our country’s current epidemic levels of chronic disease have reached alarming rates. Presently, 109 million Americans (more than a third of the population) suffer from a chronic disease, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Phytochemicals are naturally occurring substances found in fruits and vegetables that have some type of biological activity. Research shows that muscadine grape species are rich in total phenolic compounds (a class of phytochemicals) and are a virtual powerhouse when it comes to their nutraceutical value.

A "Phyter" for Cardiovascular Health
(Chapter 4 – Muscadine Health)

• Reduces inflammation in blood vessels to reduce the threat of atherosclerosis


• Reduces oxidative stress on the heart and blood vessels


• Inhibits LDL cholesterol oxidation


• Maintains the health of the lining of blood vessels to keep blood pressurenormal
  
• Decreases inappropriate blood clotting

A "Phyter" against Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
(Chapter 5 – Muscadine Health)

• Slows sugar absorption


• Increases activity of insulin


• Tends to reduce blood sugar


• Has potential to help with weight control

A "Phyter" against Cancer
(Chapter 6 – Muscadine Health)

• Contains anti-cancer compounds including ellagic acid, resveratrol and flavonoids


• Blocks the activity of enzymes involved in the spread of cancer


• Blocks pathways involved in prostate cancer development

A "Phyter" for Longevity and Anti-Aging
(Chapter 7 – Muscadine Health)

• Helps avoid early development of chronic diseases


• Effects adaptive changes in gene expression that help defend the body against ill effects of aging


• Phytochemicals improve DNA repair by activating a pathway that increases lifespan in human cells