Muscadine Grape Extract 2019 News Release – Wake Forest Medical School
Salisbury, NC – A recent clinical study just released by Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical School proves what the Muscadine Grape Grower industry has thought for years. The topic of the February 12, 2019, Dean’s Forum was “Exploring the Extraordinary Health Benefits of the Muscadine Grape” and it was great news for the future of Muscadine grapes. This study proves the health benefits of the Muscadine Extract; they are good for hypertension, diabetes, and slowing cancer growth along with other benefits due to the high levels of antioxidants. Four of the five-year $20 Million studies targeting breast cancer and prostate cancer yielded favorable results in mice and humans. Another prestigious University “John Hopkins” has similar ongoing studies that have validated the analytical studies at Wake Forest Medical School.
– Muscadine Grape Extract as Therapeutic for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Metastasis
– A Muscadine Grape Extract Improves Hypertension-Induced Cardiovascular Function
– Effects of Muscadine Grape Extract on HER2+ Breast Cancer Cell Growth
– The Effects of MGE and Probiotic Supplementation on Mice Fed a Western Diet
– Long-term MGE Intake has Beneficial Vascular Effects in Aging Hypertensive Rats
– The Effect of Muscadine Grape Extract on Skeletal Muscle
Reference Keynote Speakers: Julie Ann Freischlag, MD – Chief Executive Officer, Wake Forest Baptist Health Dean, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Patricia E. Gallagher, Ph.D. – Professor, Hypertension, E. Ann Tallant, Ph.D. – Co-Director, Hypertension, and Vascular Research Center Professor, Hypertension, and Lisa M. Marshall – VP and Chief Philanthropy
Strategic Plan: North Carolina Wine and Grape Industry (2014-2019)
North Carolina’s wine and grape industry continues to grow and increase in economic importance to the state. Recognizing this fact, the North Carolina Wine and Grape Council and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services funded a research project, through the Bryan School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, to develop North Carolina’s first Strategic Plan for North Carolina’s Wine and Grape Industry (2014-2019). The research was conducted over the summer and fall of 2013 by faculty from the Bryan School’s Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, and Tourism. The study was released to the public in July 2014. Among the key findings are:
– Ensuring the quality of North Carolina grapes and wines to drive sales, and increase positive brand recognition and consumer confidence;
– Continued funding and research in enology, marketing, viticulture, and wine/grape business;
– Enhanced marketing to inform and promote the impact and benefits of the industry;
– A focus on wine tourism, which has solid consumer interest; and
– Advocating for a regulatory environment that equalizes peer state advantages and manages costs.
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The full version of the Strategic Plan:
Muscadine grapes are packed with fiber.
Muscadine grapes have a long history in the United States, dating back to the 1500s. Known as America’s first grape, these grapes have a deep reddish-purple color. Over the years, new varieties of muscadine grapes have developed, so you can enjoy them with or without seeds. Muscadines are full of several key nutrients and make a delicious snack, salad topper, or jam. Freeze muscadine grapes during the hot summer months and pop them in your mouth for a nutrient-rich frozen treat.
Read the full post at: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/nutrients-muscadine-grapes-1461.html.
UF/IFAS study shows promise for antioxidants extracted from grape seeds, skin
Soaking muscadine grape seeds or skins in a solution of enzymes can boost antioxidants extracted from the fruit, creating possible new uses for grape leftovers, which are loaded with nutrients, a University of Florida study shows.