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lipid peroxidation: The process in which free radicals "capture" electrons from lipids, which can quickly escalate as it begins a chain reaction of attacks.

LDL cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is the fatty substance that floats through the bloodstream and is responsible for causing plaque buildup as it attaches to artery walls.

muscadine: A grape species with particularly high concentrations of resveratrol in the seeds and skin, although those amounts will vary by region and crop.

nitric oxide: A gas that contributes to healthy functioning of the heart and arteries and can be reduced by a diet high in cholesterol.