Common superfood could 'add five years to your life' by flushing out fats

According to research, eating grapes could potentially extend your life by five years. This 'superfood' helps flush out refined fats and sugars found in processed foods, and regular consumption can counteract the effects of a junk food diet.

Grapes are packed with chemicals that enhance gut bacteria and lower cholesterol levels. They also contain antioxidants that mitigate inflammation, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.

Dr John Pezzuto, from Western New England University in the US, commented: "It adds an entirely new dimension to the old saying 'you are what you eat.'" He explained that grapes actually alter the expression of genes. Dr Pezzuto, who has written over 600 studies, added: "That is truly remarkable."

In a series of experiments, mice were fed a high-fat diet typically consumed in western countries, along with a daily powdered grape supplement equivalent to a punnet, reports Surrey Live.

The lab rodents had less fatty liver and lived longer than their peers. Dr Pezzuto observed: "The change seen in the study would correspond to an additional four to five years in the life of a human."

The team also discovered that grapes improve neuron function, offering protection against Alzheimer's. They had positive effects on behaviour and cognition that were impaired in mice fed high fat diets without the extract.

A third study has revealed that, in addition to their other benefits, grapes can also boost metabolism and help burn calories. They may particularly aid in preventing Alzheimer's and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), both of which have been linked to the consumption of junk food.

Dr Pezzuto stated: "The adverse response was diminished by grape intervention. Life-long survival was