1. Presence of resveratrol – The process of making red wine increases the amount of resveratrol, which acts like antioxidants that can protect the body against damage that can put you at risk of cancer and heart disease. The resveratrol in wine comes from the skins of red grapes.
2. Higher omega-3 fatty acids level – Moderate alcohol intake appears to boost levels of omega-3 fatty acids in plasma and red blood cells. Omega-3 fatty acids, mainly derived from fish, is considered as useful against coronary heart disease and sudden cardiac attack.
3. Decreases cardiometabolic risk – A glass of red wine a day can reduce the risks of heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
4. Healthy blood vessels and blood pressure – Compounds known as procyanidins, found in red wine can help keep the blood vessels healthy.
5. Prevent brain damage after stroke – Heme oxygenase is an enzyme known to protect nerve cells, resveratrol can help increase level of heme oxygenase.
6. Prevent colon cancer – Resveratrol can also reduce size of bowel tumors.
7. Prevent dementia – The skin of red grapes has very high levels of resveratrol. Resveratrol is the key to reduce the stickiness of blood platelets, it helps keep the blood vessels flexible, and this can promote a good supply of blood to the brain.
The keyword is moderation. Excessive drinking will negate the benefits and lead to risks of health problems.
Excessive alcohol consumption will increase the risk of the followings: addiction, depression, mental health problems, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, stroke, hypertension, fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, cancers, and pancreatitis.
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