Red Wine Heart Health Folklore or Fact? |
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| By Mike Davis |
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| What are the red wine heart health benefits you can
get from drinking this delicious beverage derived from
European grapes? Moderate consumption of red wine has long
been acknowledged as helping cut the risk of heart disease,
since the fermented beverage is a rich source of flavinoids
(polyphenol antioxidants) which are found in the skin and
seeds of red grapes. Flavinoids can reduce the risk of
developing cardiovascular disease in three ways: Lowering the amount of LDL (low density lipoprotein) in your blood. LDLs can form destructive plaques in your arteries which could result in the development of diseases such as high blood pressure as well as increasing the risk of strokes. Increasing the amount of HDL (high density lipoprotein). HDLs can help lower cholesterol in your blood by bringing excess cholesterol to the liver for removal from your body. Reducing blood clotting. Blood clots can increase the risks of a heart attack by hindering the free flow of blood around your body. In addition, red wine also contains the antioxidant resveratrol, which research has shown to help inhibit the development of some cancer tumors as well as aiding in nerve cell formation, which may make it useful in the treatment of neurological diseases such as Parkinson s and Alzheimer s. Red wine has been shown to help reduce the risk of developing breast, prostrate and prostate cancers. How much wine should you drink to avail of red wine heart health benefits? Doctors have recommended moderate consumption of wine, specifically one to two servings a day for men and one serving for women (one serving is equivalent to a four ounce glass) if you currently drink. However, exceeding these recommendations may cause increased health risks. For example, those who drank three or more glasses of wine a day saw increased amounts of fat in their bloodstream. Women who drank two glasses of red wine a day actually saw their risks of developing breast cancer growing. Long-term excessive drinking can also result in conditions such as liver and neurological damage as well as malnutrition, since alcohol becomes a substitute for eating nutritious foods. People who are on a diet should also restrict their red wine consumption since it is a high-calorie beverage; one glass can contain as much as 120 calories. It is not recommended that you start to drink if you are a non-drinker in order to avail of these health benefits. If you currently have a health problem that can be worsened by alcohol, such as cardiovascular disease, you should avoid drinking entirely since you can get many of the same benefits by eating greater amounts of fish, grapes, whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables. What are the best red wines to drink to reduce your risk of developing heart disease? The red wines that were found to have the highest flavinoid levels include Pinot Noir, Petit Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. One general guideline for choosing wines for red wine heart health benefits is to choose dryer red wines since they are richer in flavinoids than sweeter wines. |
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