If you think drinking orange juice at breakfast every morning is a healthy start of the day, then you should reconsider this habit. Latest studies have shown that the benefits of grape juice that bring to your body are much more than orange juice. 

Recently, scientists have completed a scientific analysis of the antioxidant components in 13 kinds of fruit juices. Various kinds of antioxidants in vegetables and fruits, such as vitamin C, are thought to have the function of fighting against free radicals. They have an important role in anti-aging, and can prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases.

According to the research findings of the scientists, among all the healthy fruit juices, grape juice is the most important one, followed by apple juice and cranberry juice. Orange juice, as the most popular and preferred juice, is actually not as important as people think. It is reported that the polyphenols content (a powerful antioxidant component) in orange juice is less than any other fruit juices tested.

According to the reports, American scientists have found that drinking juice for a long term can reduce the probability of suffering from senile dementia. The researchers followed up and studied the health condition of 2,000 volunteers in the past 10 years. By the analysis, they found that, for the people who drink juice at least 3 times a week, their probability of getting senile dementia is 76% lower than that of people who drink juice less than one time per week.

Researches of Glasgow University found that drinking a variety of fruit juices has better anti-aging effect than drinking only one kind of juice, because in such a way, human body can take in much more kinds of polyphenol antioxidants. Expert said: "A healthy diet and regular consumption of a variety of fruit juices——such as grape juice, grapefruit juice, apple juice and cranberry juice, can increase the anti-aging capability of the body."

Chicago researchers found that drinking a glass of grape juice every day can not only dilute the blood and reduce the formation of blood clot, but also can help lower the blood pressure. Recent studies show that grape juice can help strengthen the liver function and promote bile secretion. Grapes also contain substances which can promote the pancreas to secret insulin. As a result, doctors include grape juice in the diets for diabetes patients, and take it as a kind of nutritional food for patients who suffer from gout, arthritis and rheumatism.