Seven Unbelievable Benefits Of Wine

Apart from grapes, a number of wines are also made up of apples, cranberries, plums, or other fruits but their names usually vary and when taken with moderation can bring benefits to the body.

Right from a healthy heart to a longer life, wine has a lot to offer. Wine has benefits when consumed in moderation, however, excessive wine is actually dangerous.

Delivers antioxidants

Red wines that are made up of darker grapes are particularly high in antioxidants like resveratrol, catechin, epicatechin, and proanthocyanidins.

Antioxidants in red wines work to defend the cells against the detrimental effects of free radicals. This has a strong role in boosting overall immunity and skin health.

Reduces body cholesterol

Recent studies have proved that red wines when consumed in moderation have the power to lower bad cholesterol. Red wines like Rioja are particularly consumed to decrease bad cholesterol levels.

Promotes healthy heart

One of the antioxidants red wines contain is known as polyphenols. These have the power to keep the blood vessels healthy and flexible which in turn prevents any undesirable clotting.

Regulation of blood sugar levels

Resveratrol, found in grape skin, has the power to regulate blood sugar levels.  It has been confirmed through one of the studies regarding resveratrol. The study showed  that people who consumed around 250 mg of resveratrol every day for about three months had a significantly lower glucose level than people who did not.

Lowers the risk of cancer

Relatively moderate consumption of red wine is also known to actually reduce the risks of various types of cancers namely, breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and ovarian cancer among many others. Studies have shown resveratrol works in the obstruction of the cancer-aiding protein.

Helps in the treatment of common cold

Antioxidants fight free radicals and boost overall immunity. They even help in the treatment and prevention of the common cold. Red wine is particularly rich in antioxidants which help in the treatment of a cold.

 Sharpens memory

While sharpening memory is one of the important benefits of wine, it is important to keep in mind that overconsumption can actually do more harm than good.

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