Last Updated on November 15, 2022 by Aditi Gangal
Quick Take
A video on social media claims grapes cure kidney disease and cancer. We fact-checked and found the claim to be Mostly False. Grapes contain antioxidants that may prevent kidney disease and cancer. But no evidence confirms eating only grapes can completely cure diseases.
The Claim
A video on Instagram claims grapes cure cancer. The video has used #cancer #cancerfighter, which makes us imply it is talking about cancer. The video has received 3,946 likes till we last checked.
Fact Check
Can grapes cure kidney disease and cancer?
It does not seem so. No scientific evidence confirms eating grapes can cure kidney disease and cancer. A few research papers have shown that grapes contain antioxidants that can prevent or slow down the progression of the disease. However, the sample size of these papers is small, limited, and mostly done on animals in a controlled environment. As of now, the ability of grapes to kill kidney disease and cancer is inconclusive. It is difficult to say whether a diet heavy on grapes will ensure good health.
Why grapes are considered to have a cure for kidney diseases and cancer?
Grapes are rich in phenolic acids, stilbenes, anthocyanins, and proanthocyanidins. These antioxidants have shown promising results in laboratory studies. Researchers are trying to understand whether these antioxidants can be used to treat kidney diseases and cancer. However, a conclusive outcome has yet to be achieved so far.
THIP MEDIA has previously fact-checked grape seeds cure cancer to show that the fruit contains resveratrol, an antioxidant considered as a potential cure for cancer.
But all this evidence does not confirm whether medical science promotes grapes to treat kidney diseases and cancer. Same has been confirmed by Dr Sarthak Moharir, Oncologist at HCG Cancer Centre in Vadodara, Gujarat. He said ‘There is no evidence to prove that grapes or products derived from grapes can cure any type of cancer. Special diet or diet modifications do not cure cancer. Diet is very important for patients undergoing cancer treatment and it is advised they take a balanced meal with all macros and micronutrients as prescribed by their dietary counsellor’.
What can be the dangers of trying to cure kidney diseases and cancer through home remedies and not seeking medical advice?
Cancer and kidney failure are complicated diseases that require more than grapes for treatment. Relying solely on home remedies and not seeking proper medical treatment can worsen the condition to make kidney diseases and cancer incurable. Besides this, eating too many grapes can have side effects. Research published in 1999 shows grapes can cause allergic reactions to induce shock.
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