Antioxidants
The antioxidant hypothesis is immensely attractive and intuitive, and has received much publicity. It explains the biochemistry of bad molecules called free radicals. These cause oxidative damage to low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), making them more likely to damage artery walls. It is this atherosclerotic damage that increases the risk of heart attacks. Red wine contains compounds called polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties.
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