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Investigating the role of the heavenly fruit of grapes in health and treating diseases: A review article
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Amin Hasanvand *    |
| Social Determinants of Health Research Center, School of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran , dr.hasanvand@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: (828 Views) |
Background and aim: The use of healthy food is one of the special concerns of the Holy Quran, and in this regard, God has mentioned various fruits in the Holy Quran several times. One of the most important fruits, which is mentioned eleven times in the Holy Quran, is the grape. In addition, the innocent Imams have repeatedly mentioned the use of this heavenly fruit in their hadiths. The aim of this article is to investigate the effects and therapeutic properties of grapes in prevention and treatment of diseases.
Materials and methods: In this review article, 39 articles from electronic databases or search engines such as PubMed, Google Scholar and SID have been reviewed.
Findings: The compounds present in grapes, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, stilbenes and lipids, have very high anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Moreover, the results of studies have shown that this nutritious fruit contains useful compounds which can be used in the treatment of various diseases, including diabetes, arthritis, blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, eye diseases, kidney diseases and cancer.
Conclusion: The Holy Quran was revealed by God to Prophet Muhammad, and by examining its verses, we realize that God Almighty pays special attention to the health of His servants. Therefore, He has commanded them to consume clean and halal food so that they can maintain their health and well-being. |
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| Keywords: Holy Quran, Grapes, Health |
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Type of Study: Review Article |
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Received: 2024/06/6 | Accepted: 2024/11/13 | Published: 2024/11/24
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