Popular fruit may help protect your skin from the sun, new study suggests
A recent study suggests that consuming grapes may help protect the skin from sun damage. Researchers found that regular grape consumption can alter gene behavior, enhancing the skin's defense against UV exposure. The study tracked volunteers who consumed grapes and observed changes in their skin's gene expression after UV exposure.
- ▪The study was published in the journal ACS Nutrition Science.
- ▪Participants consumed three daily servings of grapes in freeze-dried powder form for two weeks.
- ▪Gene expression in the skin changed significantly after grape consumption and UV exposure.
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Health Popular fruit may help protect your skin from the sun, new study suggests Researchers found grape consumption reduced a key chemical marker of cellular damage from UV exposure By Khloe Quill Fox News Published May 26, 2026 2:21pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Content creator tests viral Chinese 'boiled apple tea' for skin boost Emma Drooks, a content creator known as @drookscooks, shares her experience making a popular Chinese-inspired tea with apples, goji berries, cinnamon and ginger, explaining its touted immunity and skincare benefits while committing to a 30-day personal trial. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The benefits of grapes could go beyond providing a healthy snack.
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