As "Red Wine" is wastly consumed now a days, I wan to know the quantity to be taken at a time & best time to have this only Medically. Please detail & oblige.
2007-02-12 23:37:08 · 5 answers · asked by mls a 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Wine - Medical Implications
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2007-02-15 08:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flavonoids from the skins and seeks of red grapes are the key to wine being good for you. These flavonoids lower your risk of coronary heart disease by reducing your LDL or bad cholesterol levels. At the same time these flavonoids actually increase your HDL or good cholesterol levels and decrease the likelihood of blood clotting.
Scientists believe that there may be other health benefits from red wine. A recent study discovered that an antioxidant in the skins of red grapes, called resveratrol, may inhibit the growth of tumors in some cancers. It’s possible that resveratrol can help treat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s as well and new studies are on the way.
Are some wines better for you than others? Again, the answer is, “Yes!” Researchers at University of California at Davis have concluded that full-bodied dry red wines contain the highest levels of flavonoids and provide the greatest benefits. The number one wine for supplying the most flavonoids is Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Syrah and Pinot Noir also ranking highly. Sweeter wines and white wines have less flavonoids and are less beneficial.
How much should you drink? Moderation is the key. Women should drink 4 ounces of red wine daily with a meal and men 4-8 ounces.
Pour yourself a glass of red wine and drink to your health. Cheers!
2007-02-14 10:50:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A serving size for a glass of wine is 5-6 oz. You should consume the wine after you will not be driving or doing intricate work or operating machinery (perhaps one with dinner and one before bedtime). It is recommended you consume 1 or 2 glasses per day (I would say one is sufficient)
Research indicates that moderate red wine consumption may help protect against certain cancers and heart disease, and can have a positive effect on cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
By the way, one of the ingredients in wine which is beneficial to your health (circulatory system) is flavanoids which is also found in red/purple grape juice.
2007-02-13 11:04:29 · answer #3 · answered by PamV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Red wine is wonderfully good for you. It helps maintain a healthy heart, can lower blood pressure, and contains very high dosages of antioxidants.
As far as the dose of red wine is concerned, one possibly two glasses of wine per day is optimal. However, do not buy a lousy bottle of wine. There are cheap wines out there and there are inexpensive wines out there. There is a difference.
A decent chianti or shiraz will run you about $15-30 per bottle. Which, if you are only having one glass a day, will only run you about $30-60 per week. Or if you have the means, invest in a case of great wine!
A glass of wine before dinner can also actually help control your appetite or if you drink it with dinner it aids in digestion. It also makes a nice dessert substitute.
Enjoy!
2007-02-13 07:44:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not being an MD I don't subscribe to the medical journals, but I do remember hearing a story about an article in either JAMA or NEJM about daily consumption of red wine.
I would be very skeptical about any health claims these days, however, as fad seems to overrun science. The story I remember was that one glass of red wine a day with dinner was a good thing, for those who do not have a habitual or allergic problem with alcohol.
My advice is don't believe the fads, just do what you enjoy in moderation and spend more time enjoying the life you have and less time worring about extending it. We all will die, sometime.
2007-02-13 07:45:43 · answer #5 · answered by Ken B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋