A GRAPE variety typically found in the southeastern part of the US has been found to combat signs of ageing, according to a new study, but there's a catch, news.com.au has reported.
Researchers from the University of Florida conducted a study for the Nutrition 2023 conference on how muscadine wine could help improve skin elasticity and reduce water loss.
Muscadine wine is a variety found in the south-eastern US, usually producing dark purple or black grapes that can be used to make white, red, and rose wines.
However, the wine only helps reduce signs of ageing if the alcohol is removed.
Researchers found that de-alcoholised muscadine wine significantly decreased transepidermal water loss on the face compared to the initial data collection.
Elasticity increased after the consumption of the de-alcoholised muscadine wine compared to the placebo group.
However, while there were improvements in the skin, there wasn't enough of a difference in these factors when comparing the beverages, with little change in wrinkles.
Dr Lindsey Christman, co-author of the study, said the group was hoping it would improve elasticity.
"The muscadine grape has a unique polyphenolic profile in comparison to other red wine varieties.
"As a result, the biological activity may be different in comparison to other types of red wines," Christman said.
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