Jabuticaba peel extract found to boost gut health, study shows

A recent study has found that extract from the peel of the jabuticaba fruit, also known as the Brazilian grape, can help improve intestinal function and promote the activity of beneficial gut bacteria.

Researchers highlighted that jabuticaba peels are rich in anthocyanins, plant pigments known for their antioxidant properties, according to Russia Today.

The team conducted tests to examine the extract's effects on health, particularly on the gut. They concluded that the addition of the extract increased the production of short-chain fatty acids in some samples—compounds vital for gut and metabolic health—with a notable rise in acetic acid production.