Gallery: 7 health benefits of red wine. Cheers!

Wp content/uploads/2016/04/can stop the onset of alzheimers Red wine contains certain chemicals which could hinder the progress of Alzheimer’s disease that afflict a growing number of aged people, according to a research. In early-stage laboratory experiments, the researchers from the University of Leeds identified the process which allows harmful clumps of protein to latch on to brain cells, causing them to die. They were able to interrupt this pathway using the purified extracts of EGCG from resveratrol found in red wine.Wp content/uploads/2016/04/can help prevent cholesterol build up Research has shown that antioxidants in wine known as polyphenols can help prevent cholesterol build-up and thus prevent heart disease. In today’s times, when more and more young people are falling prey to heart disease – consuming foods rich in antioxidants and avoiding junk food is a good idea. Besides wine, green tea and vegetables like spinach are also good sources of antioxidants.Wp content/uploads/2016/04/boosts exercise training and performance Resveratrol, a bio-compound found in red wine, is likely to boost exercise training and performance, according to a research. Principal investigator Jason Dyck from the University of Alberta and his team found that high doses of resveratrol improved physical performance, heart function and muscle strength in lab models.Wp content/uploads/2016/04/makes you happier Along with so many other benefits, one cannot forget that wine makes one happy. From time immemorial, the alcoholic beverage has proved to make evenings more romantic, release stress after a hard day at work and add to the overall experience of existing. However, it is advised that you consume the drink in moderation.Wp content/uploads/2016/04/can prevent hearing loss Not only does reseveratrol present in wine help increase longevity, it also helps prevent hearing loss. In a study conducted by the Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, healthy rats administered resveratrol were less likely to suffer noise-induced hearing loss for a long period of time.Wp content/uploads/2016/04/may help you live longer Death is a certainty in life. Yet, people want to slow down the ageing process as much as possible. Researchers have found that a compound contained in red wine called resveratrol helps you live longer! The study administered resveratrol to bees. After administration, the bees showed a decrease in food intake and showed a tendency to live longer.Wp content/uploads/2016/04/can help prevent osteosporosis One or two glasses of red wine a day could help as much as medicines to protect older women from osteoporosis or thinning of bones. According to a study published in the journal Menopause, researchers found that women who drank 19g of alcohol a day – about two small glasses of wine – had a drop in loss of old bone. Alcohol appears to remedy the imbalance between the dissolving of old bone and poor production of new bone that can lead to osteoporosis in older women.Wp content/uploads/2016/04/why is red wine good for you Drinking red wine can help protect the heart, and it may boost brain power too. A glass of red wine contains high amounts of antioxidants which not only help our cells fight against free radical damage, but also increase cholesterol levels in a positive way. However, it is important that you do not drink too much of it as it can cause other health problems. The recommended limit for men is 2 glasses, while for women it is 1 glass of red wine per day. Any more than this and it may do more harm than good.