Just as dark-skinned bunch grapes contain significant quantities
of resveratrol, so do some berries. Studies have shown that not
only does this compound protect grapes from fungal diseases, it
also reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and shows anticancer
activity. Researchers took samples of blueberries, cranberries,
huckleberries, and related plants representing 5 families and 10
species of Vaccinium fruitalong with muscadine grapesto assay
for resveratrol. Several fruit samples contained varying amounts
of the compound. Concentration in the grapes was higher in the
skin and seeds than in the juice or pulp. The data will be
helpful in increasing resveratrol in berry and grape Agnes
Rimando, USDA-ARS Products Utilization Research Unit, Oxford,
Mississippi; phone (662) Chemoprotectant Broccoli in the Offing?
Broccoli florets and young seedlings are rich sources of
glucoraphanin and its breakdown product sulforaphane, which
helps protect mammals against cancer. Sulforaphane induces
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