This would be the first time that studies have shown the impact of polyphenols. An earlier study, carried out in 2014 showed that flavonoids are also responsible for bringing about chemical balance. Flavonoid is also present in grapes and berries and has a real impact on the cardiovascular system.
Proton-pump inhibitors like Prevacid, Prilosec, and Nexium are over-the-counter drugs that are advised by doctors for those suffering from heartburns and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Doctors usually recommend patients to have these for two weeks at a time.
However, given the effect of the drugs, patients usually continue having them for years at a stretch. Scientific America reported that the prolonged use of these drugs often cause renal damage and affect the kidney. A 2013 study even showed that proton-pump inhibitors often increase the production of beta-amyloid proteins that cause Alzheimer’s.
In fact, a 2016 study revealed that over 74,000 individuals who are above the age of 74 and were regular PPI users have a higher risk of dementia than those not consuming the PPIs.
According to the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News, there are over 5.4 million Americans who are suffering from the Alzheimer’s disease. The study commissioned by the California Table Grape Commission would go a long way in ensuring a better life to those affected by the disease.
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