Research

Muscadines are one of nature's richest sources of polyphenolic antioxidants*

*Source: The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 51(18):5497-503

What are "Polyphenolic Antioxidants"?

We're glad you asked! The Miriam-Webster dictionary defines Polyphenolic Antioxidants as follows:

A "Polyphenol" as an antioxidant phytochemical. "Phytochemistry" is the chemistry of plants, plant processes, and plant products.

An "Antioxidant" is a substance that inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen, peroxides, or free radicals. So basically, polyphenolic antioxidants are naturally occurring, healthful, compounds found in plants, and are especially abundant in the humble but amazing muscadine grape (vitis-rotundafolia). These antioxidant compounds are like little superheros working together (synergistically) to fight free radical damage to our bodies.

Scientific studies suggest these compounds may help us in many ways:

Immune Support
Brain Health
Healthy Cholesterol
Joint Health
Heart Health
Aging
Bone Health
Digestive Health
Healthy Blood Sugar
Pancreatic Health

Some of these superhero (phytochemical) compounds found in the muscadine grape include:

Ellagic Acid
Myricetin
Quercetin
Kaempferol
Resveratrol
Gallic Acid
Catechin
Anthocyanins
Caffeic Acid
Proanthocyandins
(-) -Epicatechin
Cholorgenic Acid

Don't worry about the pronunciations; you will not be tested on this. All you really need to remember is that the muscadine grape packs a powerful, all natural punch in the quest for healthy living!

For a more in depth, scientific understanding of the magnitude of the discovery of the potent and powerful antioxidants in the muscadine grape visit www.ncmuscadine.org.

Click here to view the Antioxidant Power Chart.

The Power of Antioxidants in Muscadines

The power of antioxidants in muscadines help protect the body from damaging effects of oxygen free radicals, which can contribute to degenerative disease.*

*Source: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, NC State University, Raleigh, NC

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At Mothervine, we are committed to providing you with powerful, natural products from the vine and the hive, like our 100% Natural Mothervine Whole Grape Supplements, one of nature's most powerful sources of antioxidants from America's oldest living grapevine, The Mothervine, (c. 1584).

Additional Research

Here are a few important links and resources highlighting the scientific research that's been done regarding the beneficial properties of Resveratrol:

The antioxidant benefits of the grape are believed to fight free radical damage from aging and various chronic diseases. Resveratrol is one of 88 known active compounds in Muscadine Grapes. Resveratrol occurs naturally in certain fruits and activates the Sirtuin enzymes, which have shown therapeutic potential for age-related health problems.

Combined with a healthy lifestyle and taken daily, MotherVine Whole Grape Supplement promotes a wellness regimen you can feel great about. It's just enough of a good thing.

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