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Ok, if you're wondering about red wine benefits we’ve got some good news for you. Today, we’re laying out all the evidence suggesting that drinking red wine is an essential practice for good health. Before we get too deep into red wine benefits, you’ll need to become familiar with resveratrol, which we’ll be talking about a lot. Resveratrol is part of a group of compounds called polyphenols. Polyphenols act like antioxidants, protecting the body against damage that can put you at risk for things like cancer and heart disease. Resveratrol is found in peanuts, berries, grape skin, and, you guessed it, red wine. Beginning in the 1990’s, experts began studying resveratrol and revealed the promising antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and even anti-aging effects. So, if you’re interested in protecting yourself against heart disease, cancer, diabetes and a slew of other chronic diseases, pour yourself a glass and keep watching to find out how this amazing elixir can positively impact your health.
Red wine keeps your mind sharp
A glass of wine after a long day can feel like the perfect thing to clear your mind, and based on new studies, it actually is clearing your mind - of damaging toxins and inflammation. Published in Scientific Reports, the research showed that low levels of alcohol, equivalent to two glasses of wine or a pint and a half of beer, can flush damaging substances from your brain and help stave off diseases like alzhiemer’s and dementia. Studies from the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California showed that resveratrol activates a chemical pathway that helps limit stress and damage to DNA cells in the brain, which would otherwise result in aging and disease. Research from John Hopkins Medicine also shows that red wine helps shield the brain from damage following a stroke.
Red wine is good for heart health Resveratrol is not only good for a healthy brain. According to the American Heart Association, the large amount of resveratrol in red wine increases good cholesterol levels and reduces blood pressure. Red wine behaves like a natural blood thinner and reduces inflammation in the human body. Moderate consumption of red wine is also known to prevent blood clotting. The polyphenol antioxidants in red wine help reduce blood clotting by keeping the blood vessels soft and flexible. A recent study reported that drinking red wine has cardio protective effects that lower coronary heart disease, a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Studies suggest that drinking 4 to 8 ounces of red wine per day can lower the risk of heart disease thanks to its polyphenol content.
Red wine is rich in antioxidants for radiant skin
The same polyphenols that aid in heart health are also great for your skin. The high antioxidant content of red wine is responsible for many health benefits, including preventing skin aging. Along with the flavonoids found in red wine, the antioxidants fight aging by restoring collagen and elastic fibers. This makes the skin looker younger, more radiant, and more supple. Consuming red wine stimulates blood circulation, which can prevent wrinkle formation. When red wine is applied directly to the skin, it can inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria and is beneficial in maintaining healthy skin. Essentially, the antioxidants in red wine rejuvenate the skin and keep it bright and glowing.
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Red wine reduces the risk of cancer
Red wine may protect against several forms of cancer. According to an article published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, the resveratrol compound prevents cancer, particularly prostate, colon, and breast cancers. Another report suggested that red wine might help to ward off oral cancer. The antioxidants in red wine fight free radicals, which usually allow cancer cells to flourish. Resveratrol also protects the body from carcinogens and prevents the mutation of cancer cells from becoming more resistant to chemotherapy.
Red wine prevents obesity
Clinically, there is a difference between “overweight” and “obese.” Overweight refers to an excess amount of body weight that may include muscle, bone, fat, and water. On the other hand, obesity specifically refers to excessive amounts of body fat. According to the Global Health Observatory, around 2.8 million people die each year from complications related to obesity. The good news is that red wine contains a chemical compound known as piceatannol, which can reduce fat cells and help you manage your weight. Piceatannol blocks the cellular process that allows fat cells to thrive. |