Grapes may extend life and reduce dementia risk

A new study suggests that eating grapes may help protect against dementia and could extend life by four to five years. Researchers found that grapes combined with a high-fat diet reduced the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mice. The study, conducted by Western New England University, showed that grapes enhance antioxidant gene levels. This could lead to improved brain function and behavior, particularly in high-fat diets. Grapes contain antioxidants like resveratrol and flavonoids, which may positively affect gene expression. The research was partially funded by the California Table Grape Commission.