From dry to sweet, there is a large variety of red wines that are delicious. But did you know that red wine can also be beneficial to your health? Of course, anything that is good for you is only good in moderation. To get maximum health benefits from red wine women should consume no more than one drink (5 oz.) and men no more than two drinks per day. Keeping that in mind, here are some health benefits of red wine:
Lowers your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Red wine tannins give it the color red and contain procyanidins which protect against heart disease. Resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, aids in removing the chemicals responsible for causing blood clots, lessening your risk of coronary disease. Drinking a glass or two of red wine daily can cut blood clot related stroke rates in half.
Imitates gym time.
Also known for better physical performance and muscle strength, resvertarol mimics cardiovascular improvements similar to exercise.
Protects you from Alzheimer’s Disease.
Another benefit of resveratrol is that is defends you against cell damage which can prevent mental decline due to age.
Aids in the treatment of cancer.
An active antioxidant known as quercetin, which is found in red wine, can work against cancer cells (according to the American Cancer Society). Quercetin can stimulate natural cell death in certain kinds of cancers.
Supports a long life.
A 29 year long study was conducted that showed a 34% lower mortality rate for red wine drinkers over beer or vodka drinkers. The polyphenol that may be responsible for this is...resveratrol.
So there's no need to feel anything but positive about having that glass of red wine daily. Just remember to drink in moderation and don't drink and drive.
