Health Benefits Of Red Wine
As the government tries to role out a minimum price per unit of alcohol which will increase the price of beer and wine not only in the pubs, but also in the supermarkets and wine merchants, some experts are debating whether or not red wine should be included with these increases. There have been a number of studies which have successfully shown that certain red wines do have benefits to your health if drunk regularly and in moderation compared to those who do not drink any.
The studies have discovered that because of the fruit and also the production process for making the wine that is can be extremely rich in antioxidants. The antioxidants, known as “resveratrol” are found in high levels in the both the seeds and the skins of the grapes used. As red wine has a long fermentation period, there is a high level of “resveratrol” in each bottle of red wine.
Due to the increased antioxidants in the red wine which are believed to be able to combat many diseases and illnesses there are a range of health benefits which we will discuss below.
1) While it isnt a cure for either, red wine can help to prevent certain neurodegenerative diseases such Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
2) Red wine may also help you to keep a healthy heart. The wine increases the amount of good cholesterol in your body and also helps to combat the bad cholesterol which helps to prevent or reduce the risk of heart attack or a stroke.
3) Red wine is able to help cleanse your body of any harmful toxins which can help to reduce the effects of food poisoning, dysentery and diarrhea.
4) Infections, bacteria within the mouth and gum disease can all be reduced due to the levels of polyphenols within red wine.
5) While red wine can not cure cancer, the amount of “resveratol” in the wine is thought to help stop cancer cells spreading by drinking a regular and moderate amount of red wine.
6) Regularly drinking a moderate amount of red wine has been shown to decrease the chances of dementia and could even help those already suffering by slowing down the progress.
7) Your skin can stay looking healthy and young as drinking red wine can help to prevent cell damage.
Drinking red wine is able to help those that suffer with high blood pressure. Your blood pressure can be reduced by drinking red wine which acts as a blood thinner.
Despite the variety of health benefits from drinking red wine you must ensure that you are not drinking too much and if you feel the wine may effect you then you should consult your doctor.
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