Hi!
Now that we are allowed to drink red wine, does anyone have experience to share regarding your own observations about
how it affects your cholesterol?
Thank you.
2006-11-28 02:36:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Not for me, I have to take lipitor for that
2006-11-28 02:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 0⤋
Recent studies have shown the presence of powerful 'antioxidants' in wine. Red wine may be especially beneficial because it has additional antioxidants - not present in white wine - that are derived from the skins of the grapes. Different grape antioxidants have different effects. One (found only in red wine) increases the level of the 'good cholesterol' (HDL) in the blood, while simultaneously lowering the level of 'bad cholesterol' (LDL). Other antioxidants (present in red and white wine) help to protect LDL in the blood from being oxidised. (Oxidation of LDL is believed to be a critical step in the process leading to heart disease). Still another antioxidant helps to dilate blood vessels, thereby reducing the risk of abnormal blood clotting (the immediate cause of most heart attacks).
2006-11-28 11:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Kal H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Doctor said it is ok in moderation and I can drink it with my cholesterol medication
2006-11-28 10:39:39 · answer #3 · answered by Hove Andrew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋