Why Red Wine is Good for You?

Many of us believe that drinking red wine is good for health and do we know why?

Red wine is beleived to be more potent in extending the lifespan of human being as per the research studies. Having a glass or two of a red wine in a day is not harmful and thus helps in reducing the chances of cancer, diabetes, heart related diseases as well as other diseases. Red wine, in addition to bring out out the flavor in the food, is related to a variety of health benefits.

In the given write up, you will come across with some health benefits associated with red wine. These benefits are as under:

Antioxidants: the major ingredient used in making the red wine is full of antioxidants. Antioxidants are the molecules which protect the human cells against the effects of free radicals. These free radicals are produced when the body breaks down the food and thus can damage the cells. These antioxidants reduces the risk of certain kinds of cancer, heart disease and other diseases.

Reduces the risks of degenerative diseases: red wine can be used to reduce the risk of having degenerative or neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Since red wine is full with antioxidants, it can help in the improvisation of blood supply to the cells and therefore fights the reactive oxidants in your body.

High in resveratrol: red wines contain a higher level of resveratrol compared to white wines. Particularly the pinot noir wine has around twice as much as other red wines. Resveratrol is normally found in the grape skins and seeds and can raise HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) and prevent LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) from forming.

Decreases risk of stroke: red wine has the capacity to decrease the risk of a person suffering from a fatal stroke. Red wine consumers have low levels of fibrinogen, which increases the chances of a blood clot.

Although red wine is considered to be good for human health, but it is always good to consume withing certain limits. Therefore i would say that consumption in moderation can lenghten your life by a few years, but excessive amount may reduce the same. So be careful and responsible while drinking.

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