Grape Seed Effects on Blood Pressure and Plasma Lipid Level

Daniela Angeline (General Practitioner in Ade Mohammad Djoen General Hospital, Sintang, West Borneo, Indonesia)
Michelle Martina (General Practitioner in North Jakarta, Indonesia)

Cermin Dunia Kedokteran
Vol 46 No 5 (2019): Pediatri

Grape seed is known for its antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. This paper discuss its benefits on human, such as reducing blood pressure and plasma lipid level, therefore reducing atherosclerosis risk and subsequently prevent cardiovascular diseases. Biji anggur dikenal karena efek antioksidatif dan anti-inflamasi. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan komponen dalam biji anggur dan manfaatnya bagi manusia, seperti efek menurunkan tekanan darah dan kadar lipid plasma, sehingga dapat mengurangi risiko aterosklerosis dan dapat mencegah penyakit kardiovaskuler.