The Beneficial Effects Of Wine
Alcohol has a number of health benefits. Moderate consumption of red wine on a regular basis may be a preventative factor against coronary disease and some cancers.
The chemical components thought to be responsible for this are catechins (or flavanoids). Catechins are believed to function as antioxidants, preventing free-radicals from doing cellular damage.
Grapes and wine also have two compounds called resveratrol and quercetin. Studies have shown these to boost the immune system, block cancer formation, and possibly protect against heart disease and even prolong life.
A study published in the 2004 year-end edition of the American Journal of Physiology said that resveratrol also inhibits formation of a protein that produces a condition called cardio fibrosis, which reduces the heart’s pumping efficiency when it is needed most in times of stress.
More evidence suggests that wine dilates small blood vessels and helps prevent angina and clotting. The alcohol in wine additionally helps balance cholesterol levels.
In recent years, new evidence of the beneficial effects of alcohol on other medical conditions has emerged.
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