Ask the doctor: Do grapes and grape juice protect the heart like wine does?

Ask the doctor

Do grapes and grape juice protect the heart like wine does?

Published: March, 2007

Q. For the health of my heart and arteries, how does regular consumption of red wine compare with grape juice or the equivalent in grapes?

A. You are asking a question that science hasn't caught up with, especially when it comes to grape juice and grapes. Let's start by looking at what you get with each of these.

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