Red wine is one of the most outstanding drinks when it comes to choosing at home, in bars or restaurants. Its high content of antioxidants and polyphenols, such as resveratrol, and its low calorie content make it a healthy choice.
This has been confirmed by Hola Doctor through the Comprehensive Database of Natural Medicines, the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
What are the advantages of drinking red wine
1. Protects teeth
Polyphenols, natural antioxidants found in red wine, may slow down the growth of bacterial flora on teeth and gums, according to research.
2. Take care of your memory
Resveratrol, which is a polyphenol present in red wine, improves people's memory. Research has shown that adults who have taken it have experienced an increase in brain connections in the area involving memory. In addition, something very curious is that they remember more words and improve their moods and moods.
3. Prevents cancer
The same polyphenol as the memory-related resveratrol is responsible for more health benefits. It is linked to an important antioxidant action, capable of fighting cancer by hindering the development of tumor cells.
4. Improves vision
Antioxidants may inhibit the growth of new blood vessels associated with eye diseases such as macular degeneration, which is associated with age or diabetic retinopathy.
5. Fighting hypertension
Accompanying healthy diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, with red wine allows for blood pressure control. In addition, provol relieves hypertension that is deficient in nitric oxide synthase.
6. Improves the quality of the heart
Drinking red wine decreases the likelihood of suffering from heart disease or cardiovascular disease.
7. Lowers cholesterol
Eating red wine inhibits the synthesis of endothelin-1, the protein responsible for the accumulation of fat, cholesterol and other substances along the arterial walls.
8. Anticoagulant Properties
It has anticoagulant properties, even more effective than those of aspirin, ideal for preventing a heart attack. The wine has phenols that would prevent platelet aggregation, reducing the risk of thrombosis.
9. Softens sunburn
Many of the flavonoids in grapes and red wine protect the skin from damage by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
10. Allergy Relief
Red wine may produce relief from allergic reactions, or even increase resistance to allergens.
Caution
Remember that drinking alcoholic beverages in excess could cause serious damage to the body. It is advisable to consume red wine in moderation.
