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- 8 Reasons Red Wine is Good for Your Health
- Yes, Red Wine is Actually Good for You
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We've heard it before - red wine is good for your overall well-being. It stems from grapes, and grapes are fruit, so with that logic, wine has to be healthy. Right?
Yes. There is now scientific evidence suggesting that, when consumed in moderation, (defined as up to one four-ounce glass per day for women and up to two four-ounce glasses per day for men, according to the American Heart Association) red wine has significant health benefits besides just helping you de-stress after a long day at work.
1. Lowers Cholesterol
According to this 2012 study, a glass a day can help reduce LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, aka the "bad"cholesterol that blocks your arteries and makes you more prone to heart disease. Red wine …show more content…
Reduces Risk of the Common Cold
Research has been found stating that wine contains an abundant amount of flavonoid antioxidants, which may be why participants in this study who drank more than 14 glasses of wine per week were 40 percent less likely to catch a cold.
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3. Improves Dental Health
According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, when bacteria gets into the mouth, it forms biofilms, which in turn produces plaque and teeth-damaging acid. In a study, biofilms were dipped into a variety of liquids. The most effective for getting rid of bacteria? Red wine.
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4. Boosts Memory
A study was conducted on memory improvement and resveratrol, (an antioxidant found in red wine) in which half of the participants took a resveratrol supplement while the other half took a placebo daily for six months. When brought in for tests, those who had taken the resveratrol supplement were able to remember more words on a list that they had seen 30 minutes prior compared to those who had taken the placebo.
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- 8 Reasons Red Wine is Good for Your Health
- Yes, Red Wine is Actually Good for You
wine photo
Photo by juanpedraza
We've heard it before - red wine is good for your overall well-being. It stems from grapes, and grapes are fruit, so with that logic, wine has to be healthy. Right?
Yes. There is now scientific evidence suggesting that, when consumed in moderation, (defined as up to one four-ounce glass per day for women and up to two four-ounce glasses per day for men, according to the American Heart Association) red wine has significant health benefits besides just helping you de-stress after a long day at work.
1. Lowers Cholesterol
According to this 2012 study, a glass a day can help reduce LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, aka the "bad"cholesterol that blocks your arteries and makes you more prone to heart disease. Red wine …show more content…
Reduces Risk of the Common Cold
Research has been found stating that wine contains an abundant amount of flavonoid antioxidants, which may be why participants in this study who drank more than 14 glasses of wine per week were 40 percent less likely to catch a cold.
sick photo
3. Improves Dental Health
According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, when bacteria gets into the mouth, it forms biofilms, which in turn produces plaque and teeth-damaging acid. In a study, biofilms were dipped into a variety of liquids. The most effective for getting rid of bacteria? Red wine.
dentist photo
4. Boosts Memory
A study was conducted on memory improvement and resveratrol, (an antioxidant found in red wine) in which half of the participants took a resveratrol supplement while the other half took a placebo daily for six months. When brought in for tests, those who had taken the resveratrol supplement were able to remember more words on a list that they had seen 30 minutes prior compared to those who had taken the placebo.
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Photo by PinkPersimon
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