Is red wine the fountain of youth or a potent poison? Is enjoying a glass of red wine with dinner each evening beneficial to your health? Current research suggests that a glass of red wine each day may be providing you with more than just a little relaxation.
What are the health benefits of drinking red wine?
For over 10 years, research has indicated that moderate intake of alcohol improves cardiovascular health. In fact, in 1992 Harvard researchers included moderate alcohol consumption as one of the "eight proven ways to reduce coronary heart disease risk." However, research has suggested that specifically red wine is the most beneficial to your heart health. The cardioprotective effect has been attributed to antioxidants present in the skin and seeds of red grapes.
Scientists believe the antioxidants, called flavonoids, reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in three ways:
by reducing production of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (also know as the "bad" cholesterol)
by boosting high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the good cholesterol)
by reducing blood clotting. Furthermore, consuming a glass of wine along with a meal may favorably influence your lipid profiles following that meal
Recently, researchers have found that moderate red wine consumption may be beneficial to more than just your heart. One study found that the antioxidant resveratrol, which is prevalent in the skin of red grapes, may inhibit tumor development in some cancers. Another study indicated that resveratrol aided in the formation of nerve cells, which experts believe may be helpful in the treatment of neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
2006-08-15 14:23:05
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answered by bearableloon 2
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Alcohol is not necessary for the health benefits of wine. A similar alcohol-free drink can be made with all-natural (not distilled because it may contain petroleum products) apple cider vinegar, apple juice, purple grape juice and pure honey. This helps to clean out arteries, calcium build-up in the heart, and even dissolve kidney stones. Since it contains vinegar, however, it is recommended to rinse your mouth with water so the acid doesn't dissolve the enamel in your teeth.
2016-03-16 21:47:18
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answered by Anonymous
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Red wine is an excellent food product as it helps to fight the cholesterol in human body. It lowers the cholesterol level in the body and taking small amount of red-wine daily does not cause you any harm and is good for cholesterol also. To know more click here- http://cholesterolguardian.com/4-super-drinks-will-lower-cholesterol
2014-12-07 17:20:44
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answered by Wallace E. Burns 3
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In moderation, the tannins red wine contains are good for your heart. A glass a day they say is all. More will do more harm to other organs than good!
2006-08-12 15:54:55
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answered by Greg 5
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A GLASS OF RED WINE EVERY DAY .>HELPS YOUR ARTERIES AND THEREFOR ALSO YOUR HEART ' ' IT CAN ALSO RELAX YOU SO YOU AREN'T UNDER ALOT OF STRESS WHICH IS RELATED TO STROKES ,FOR MORE INFORMATION ,GO TO www.niagra wines.com
2006-08-12 17:14:00
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answered by yvette b 3
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Supposedly reduces cholesterol if used in moderation.
2006-08-12 15:54:25
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answered by miso1cat 5
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It is supposed to be heart-healthy in moderation. Also, the darker red, the better.
2006-08-12 16:07:33
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answered by Anonymous
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antioxidant
2006-08-12 19:17:22
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answered by kiss me 1
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