Most People Avoid Them, But Here's One Way Grape Seeds May Benefit Your Health

Cancer treatment often involves chemotherapy and other toxic drugs, but a recent study again suggests hope of an organic approach.

In the study, Ajay Goel, director of gastrointestinal research at the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, found that grape seed extract can fight colon cancer.

Any benefits in grapes were long thought to be found in the skin and the pulp. Both have certain flavonoids, antioxidant activities and some anti-inflammatory properties, which help overall health. But Goel says there are thousands of years of historical evidence showing that grape seeds also have some medicinal benefits.

"Certain populations, like China and some of the eastern Asian countries, have been heavily using grape seed extract for a variety of reasons – for cardiovascular health, cancer, arthritis, for many chronic inflammatory disorders," he said.