03 Jul
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Choose Wine: The Healthy Drinkers Option

People have been extolling the health benefits of glass of wine or two almost since the beginning of time. The Egyptians used it as a tonic, the Romans saw it as an elixir and the early 13th and 14th century saw French winemakers using it for many ailments. What’s the truth though? Wine has been studied in depth many times over the years and in this extensive and thoughtful article about the Health Benefits of Wine, According to Science, it is possible to see exactly there are many potential health benefits of choosing wine. Here we’re picking out just three of the many points made to highlight the health benefits wine can offer:

  1. Drink Wine for a Healthy Heart

Cardiovascular diseases are amongst the world’s biggest killers and research has found that the intake of polyphenols can be linked to a lower risk of this type of illness. Wines are rich in polyphenols, found in their flavonoids and research has shown that drinking wine may help to decrease bad cholesterol (in the form of low-density lipoprotein) in the blood which can cause artery damage.

  1. Drink Wine to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease has become an epidemic in the UK and it is a real fear for many people as thy age. Studies have however found that wine consumption can bring down the risk of dementia and dementia is one of the most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease. It is the resveratrol in wines which plays the key role in preventing dementia. Resveratrol helps to keep blood vessels open which makes it easier for oxygen and glucose to flow freely, keeping the brain in good working order.

  1. Drink Wine for Healthier Skin

This may seem contradictory as many people talk about the skin problems that come with alcohol consumption. However, moderate and sensible wine intake can help to boost your skin’s appearance. Wine has high levels of anti-oxidants and polyphenols which help keep the skin healthy and it can even help limit the growth of acne-related bacteria.

These are just three of the many points made in the extensive article at Jen’s Reviews which comprehensively puts together scientific research and case studies for wine being a great choice of drink, for your enjoyment and your health.