Benefits and harms of red wine

Benefits of red wine

How useful is the red wine, strongly suggest the discovery and study of modern scientists. That red varieties contain antioxidants, mainly - resveratrol. Resveratrol has remarkable properties: it acts as an anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory agent, can lower blood sugar levels.

Resveratrol is connected and the so-called "French paradox" - the name of the phenomenon has received a low level of cancer and cardiovascular disease among the French, especially amazing high calorie and fat content of French dishes. Most scientists, and among them Serge Renaud, see the cause of the phenomenon of the benefits of red wine, containing, in addition to resveratrol and other polyphenols. 1-2 cups per day of dry red wine help not only the heart , blood vessels and the immune system, but also are an excellent natural antidepressant.

Red wine is good to the extent that there was even a special direction in treatment - wine therapy. If it daily drinking glasses 1-4, the 60% reduced likelihood of coronary insufficiency (reduction or complete cessation of coronary blood flow, myocardial responsible for supply of nutrients and oxygen). 70% lower chance of recurrence of heart attack in those who suffered and as prophylaxis began to use red wine.

Significantly reduced the risk of stroke and brain cancer, stops the development of atherosclerosis, red wine polyphenols inhibit and kill bacteria tuberculosis, malaria, cholera. Back in the Middle Ages, it was observed that in the areas where to drink a lot of red wine, the epidemic spread so quickly and not take away so many lives, as in the other.

Very useful red wine in diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines, especially with a great deal of wine tannins. They are able to heal gastric ulcers, stimulate the activity of the intestine. At the same time, normalizes metabolism, cleans , toxins, lowered cholesterol levels. Substance of red wine can help reduce the effects of radiation.

Red wines - the strongest natural antioxidants that help us stay young. Already mentioned resveratrol 20 times stronger in this regard of Vitamin E , and wine contain resveratrol 3 times more than just the berries and juices. Due to such characteristics, red wine significantly increases vitality, ability to activity - both physical and mental, prolongs life, no wonder it in ancient times was called "old milk."

Today it is known that red wine can help you stay slim and attractive. Endocrinologist Pamela Fischer-Pozovski (Ulm University, Germany) studied the effect of Resveratrol on fat cells and found that suppresses their growth and reduces the secretion of cytokines, substances, responsible for the emergence and development of disorders accompanied by obesity.
 

Harms of red wine

But for all the utility of wine should not be forgotten that it is - alcohol. You should not drink more than 3-4 glasses a day (preferably 1-2). There are people who are genetically unable to resist alcohol - they drink wine, even red and very useful, it is not recommended at all. And, if you care about your health, you need to choose only real wine - not fortified, from trusted manufacturers, not saving on what may well decorate and qualitatively improve your life.