The Health Benefits of Red Wine

 

The recent research encourages those who find joy and maybe even satisfaction in having a couple of glasses of red wine with dinner or sitting in front of the fireplace, reflecting on the day, with a glass of Cabernet in hand. And now there's a lot to think about while drinking; what a great way to benefit your health! For centuries, wine has been a remedy for everything from a topical antiseptic to relieving labor pains. Thanks to modern technology, we learn even more about its healing properties.

In the fight against cancer

Red wine contains resveratrol, a natural antifungal found in the skin of red grapes. It inhibits free radicals and thus reducing aging and potentially carcinogenic damage to DNA cells. Eating moderate amounts of red has been shown to reduce the incidence of lung and prostate cancer. Taking a glass of red wine a day can halve the risk of prostate cancer in men.

Heart health

The low death rate from heart disease, despite their diet, is traditionally high in fat. It is believed that the red wine that they usually drink with meals can provide the answer. In experiments with mice and rats, resveratrol has been shown to reduce the formation of plaque in the arteries and also reduce the incidence of blood clots.

Weight Loss. Early studies in mice have shown that resveratrol has fat-fighting properties by preventing the maturation of pre-fat cells. It is excellent news!

Diabetes. Certain ingredients in wine regulate blood sugar levels in the body. A glass of red wine helps control diabetes. It is a controversial study, and more research is needed.

Sex

One or two glasses of red daily can increase a woman's sexual desire, perhaps by increasing blood flow to the genitals. The study was conducted on women who were teetotalers, those who drank red wine, and those who drank another alcoholic beverage. Women who drank alcohol per day were excluded from the study, as drinking could have been responsible for their increased libido. Moderate red wine drinkers were found to excel in terms of sexual activity.

Cold

Red wine a day can protect you from colds. It could be related to resveratrol with its anti-inflammatory properties or the flavonoids in red wine that have antiviral properties.

Cholesterol

Another group of chemicals in red wine, called saponins, is thought to lower cholesterol levels. They are believed to block the absorption of cholesterol by binding to it. Follow-up studies are underway.

Brain

Although people are advised not to consume alcohol in large amounts, research shows the beneficial effects of the antioxidants found in red wine. Scientists have found that a large daily intake of red wine does not damage the brain in the same way as other alcoholic beverages. The antioxidants in red wine are believed to protect the brain from the harmful effects of alcohol.