Diet Science
Are Grapes a Natural Sunscreen?
Grapes contain a myriad of phytonutrients that protect against many diseases. Listen in this week as Dee discusses the findings of a recent study that showed how eating a specific amount of grapes defends against the UV sun rays that lead to sunburn.
Reference:
Pezzuto, J. M., Dave, A., Park, E.-J., Beyoğlu, D., & Idle, J. R. (2022). Short-term grape consumption diminishes UV-induced skin erythema. Antioxidants, 11(12), 2372. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/12/2372