date:Aug 14, 2012
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Metabolic syndrome refers to a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, raised blood sugar level, excess body fat around the waist or low HDL (the good cholesterol) and increased blood triglycerides all of which are known to significantly increase the risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
These results suggest that consuming grapes can improve important risk factors associated with heart disease, in a population that is already at higher risk,said Fernandez.
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