A grape compound called pterostilbene, already shown to have cancer-fighting properties, may be as effective as a widely used synthetic drug in reducing lipids, found researchers from the US department of agriculture's agricultural research service.
Lipids, along with proteins and carbohydrates, are vital components of living cells. Compounds considered lipids include fats, oils, fatty acids, triglycerides and steroids - including cholesterol. Lipid-lowering compounds can help people battle heart disease and alleviate some of the health problems associated with obesity.
Pterostilbene is similar in chemical structure to resveratrol, another grape compound credited with helping fight illnesses including cancer and heart disease.
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