There is exciting news about how a powerful antioxidant (grape seed extract), which may help the millions of overweight Americans at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers at UC Davis are already recruiting for the next obesity-related studies including one using grape seed extract.
The new study comes on the heels of a study published in July 2009 that indicated that the use of grape seed extract, in conjunction with lifestyle modification, may effectively lower blood pressure in patients with metabolic syndrome. That protocol from that study, led by C. Tissa Kappagoda M.D., professor of cardiovascular medicine at UC Davis Health System, was so effective that it has since been patented.