If it is true, why?
2007-10-16 07:46:43 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
My blood use to be so thick I couldn't donate blood. They suggested a glass of red wine a night or an aspirin. The red wine wine won hands down. I no longer have a problem at the blood donors.
Wine has preserved my heart and I've never had a blood clot, not sure about my liver though?
An aspirin just wouldn't be the same as a bottle of wine every night ... maybe I have the dosage wrong?????
But hey ... to date it's been good for me!
2007-10-16 11:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by lorac e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because red wine contains lots of antioxidants (polyphenols, flavinoids etc) that can counteract the effects of radicals. As a result, the radicals cannot cause damage to the DNA.
That's the theory behind it. Chinese tea is another good one.
I don't know about the dosing. But it is alcohol and it won't do your liver much good every night despite the low amounts.
2007-10-16 08:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by Equinox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking grape juice is just as effective as red wine! And you don't have to worry about getting tipsy either. I know it is good for the stomach. Just know that you don't have to drink any alcohol unless you choose to do so.
2007-10-16 07:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for women cause more than 2 or 3 drinks a week bring a 25% rise in breast cancer
2007-10-16 07:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by kim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know but if it is it shud be real gud for me i drink 3 bottles a night lmao
2007-10-16 07:50:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but remember to have full effect it should be enjoyed with a ciggie.
2007-10-16 07:50:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently so.My wife was even advised by our doctor to do it
2007-10-16 08:04:31 · answer #7 · answered by DARREN A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really do hope so - I do that regularly
2007-10-16 08:14:57 · answer #8 · answered by StressedMumOf2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋