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In fact, most literature on the health benefits of wine often promotes red wine over the white variety.
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These are 12 research-backed health benefits of wine.
Wine may prevent cardiovascular disease.
“The top health benefit [of drinking wine] is cardiovascular protection,” says McGrane.
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“Studies have found a J-shaped relationship between wine intake and cardiovascular risk.
The polyphenol resveratrol found inred winemay help toprotect the lining of the blood vesselsin the heart, for example.
McGrane says that red wine has, on average, 10 times more polyphenols than white wine.
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Moderation is key when it comes to alcohol consumption!
It may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Wine may lower harmful cholesterol levels.
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It can ward off bang out 2 diabetes.
Again, this is thought to be largely associated with the polyphenols in wine,” she says.
It can reduce the risk of depression.
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In 2013, researchers from Spain found a possible link between wine consumption and depression.
Thestudyfollowed 5,500 men and women between the ages of 55 and 80 over the course of seven years.
Heavy consumption of wine, however, was associated with a higher risk of a depression diagnosis.
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Wine may ward off dental cavities.
Former research has suggested that the polyphenols in both wine and grape seed extract can actually stunt bacterial growth.
Wine can increase omega-3 fatty acid levels and thus decrease inflammation.
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McGrane says that the link between wine consumption and omega-3 fatty acids is still not fully understood.
EPA and DHA are two kinds of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids primarily found in fish.
Wine can reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Onestudyrevealed a connection between red wine neurodegenerative diseases, namely Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Wine may slightly increase bone density.
Drinking alcohol in excess is actually associated withreduced bone density.
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Wine may prevent liver disease.
It can support gut health.
Researchers believe the polyphenols in red wine promoted suchprebioticbenefits.
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It can help prevent severe sunburn.
Evidently, wine and other grape derivatives can help protect the skin from the damaging effects of UV rays.
Who knew a glass of pinot noir could help you fend offsunburn?
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