Maybe many of us do not know deeply the benefits of grapes. Besides the sweet taste, the fruit is is known contain many compounds as polyphenols and resveratol an active role in many metabolism.
But recently researchers at the University of Barcelona and the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council) found another of the benefits of grapes. They claim, certain compounds are present in grapes may protect skin of radiation exposure of UV rays of dangerous sun.
The research found that substances contained in grapes can reduce the level of cell damage to the skin caused by radiation from the sun that can cause skin cancer. As known that exposed UV rays to the skin activates the reactive oxygen speciesor (ROS) which cause the oxidation of macromolecules on DNA and lipids. So, finally will activate the reaction of certain enzymes that cause the death cell .
The researchers observed that certain polyphenolic substances whom extracted from grapes can inhibit the formation of ROS epidermal cells that have been exposure to long-wave (UVA) and medium wave (UVB). Based on these research, the researchers concluded that the polyphenolic compounds could help protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
According to researchers, some skin care cosmetic products already use wine as the base material of manufacture, but they do not fully understand the process. The researchers hope these findings will continue to be developed so the future benefits of of grapes could be utilized.