As the government starts to crack down on alcohol by reducing where it can be displayed in shops and wine merchants, pups closing due to the recession and increased prices and minimum prices being set by the government, a number of people are argueing that red wine should be exempt from some of these policies. It has been proven in many studies that red wine carries a range of health benefits when drunk in moderation and regularly in comparison to when you 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. Both the seeds and the skins of the grapes used to produce the wine are rich in antioxidants which are known as “resveratrol”. As red wine has a long fermentation period, there is a high level of “resveratrol” in each bottle of red wine.
We will now cover some of the health benefits provided due to the increased levels of “resveratrol” which are believed to help combat various diseases and illnesses.
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 can also help with keeping your heart healthy. 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) Bacteria and infections within your mouth can be reduced with drinking red wine due to the levels of polyphenols. It is also able to help with gum disease – a common problem among smokers.
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. Red wine is acts as a blood thinner and can help to reduce your bloog pressure.
You should consult your doctor before starting to drink any sort of wine for any health benefits as it may have adverse effects or may not actually help you.
