Scientists from the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon in Mexico have discovered that wine waste (seeds, grape skins) has antitumor, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-aging properties. They can be used to develop new food and cosmetic products. Research results published In Foods magazine.
Researchers found that wine waste contains three types of polyphenols: phenolic acids, flavonoids, and non-flavonoids. These are special plant compounds that have a number of beneficial properties for the human body. They can reduce inflammation in the body, support a stronger immune system, and slow the aging process.
Anti-aging properties are due to the ability of polyphenols to protect cells against oxidative stress (damage) caused by free radicals (special reactive forms of oxygen).
Scientists suggest that drying wine waste, turning it into powder and adding it, for example, to yoghurts, can increase the preservation of probiotics in it. Probiotics are microorganisms that are non-pathogenic to humans, capable of restoring normal intestinal microflora and having a detrimental effect on pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria.
Researchers also suggested that cosmetics could be produced using this powder. Polyphenols can be used in sunscreens to protect against damage caused by ultraviolet radiation.
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