The consumption of grapes has been identified as a beneficial measure against hypertension, as well as an enhancement of heart function. The presence of antioxidants in grapes serves to explain this role, according to current research. However, the evidence thus far collected is predicated on studies conducted on laboratory mice, and as such, further investigations are necessary to evaluate the efficacy of grapes on human subjects.

The experiment in question involved the administration of powdered grapes combined with a diet high or low in salt content, with the latter being necessary to induce hypertension in mice. The results, after 18 weeks, indicated that incorporating grapes into the diet is not only linked with the reduction of blood pressure, but also with the improvement of heart function, the mitigation of inflammation, and the limitation of muscle damage. Conversely, mice that were treated with an antihypertensive drug exhibited lower blood pressure but failed to demonstrate an improvement in heart condition.

Experts conclude that including grapes in your diet is associated with benefits distinct from the consumption of other fruits and vegetables. Nonetheless, it should be emphasized that the study was conducted on mice, and therefore, additional research is required to determine whether the effects of grapes on blood pressure and heart function can be similarly observed in human subjects.