Benefits Of Drinking Red Wine In Moderation

Drinking red wine can be beneficial to your health, as long as you do it in moderation. Read on and find out all about it.

Have you ever heard that drinking red wine could be good for your health? Surely yes because, at present, several studies have come to light that praise its benefits. However, it is very important not to abuse this drink. The exacerbated intake of wine can be very harmful to our health.

In this article we inform you about its benefits on a small scale. If you decide to try it, always remember to do it in moderation. If you suffer from any type of pathology, consult your trusted doctor first.

Red wine

Red wine is a drink obtained through the alcoholic fermentation of grape juice,  which is produced by the metabolic action of yeasts, which in turn transform the sugars of the fruit into ethyl alcohol and gas in the form of carbon dioxide.

This explanation, at the risk of sounding too scientist, is the actual way this drink is made. Although it may seem a complicated process, and even suggests a misconception about the dangers involved, the truth is that wine is a very affordable and safe drink (always in moderation, of course).

In fact, this study carried out by Harvard University affirms that the prudent consumption of wine would provide certain benefits to our body, especially at the cardiovascular level. However, we should not take this announcement lightly, since alcohol is prohibited in multiple treatments for many pathologies.

Consult your doctor first, especially if you have a problem that involves taking a specific medication.

Why drink red wine

If you wonder why it is good to drink red wine, here you will find several answers. However, remember to exercise caution. The intake of red wine can become very dangerous if we abuse it.

1. Antioxidants

Wine has powerful antioxidants (polyphenols), which act quickly in the body, as they become part of the blood preventing rapid oxidation of cells.

Resveratrol is also part of this group, as it is a substance that inhibits negative agents that attack cells; helps prevent heart disease; strengthens the circulatory system and eliminates and controls excess bad cholesterol and triglycerides.

2. Control of diabetes

It improves the control of diabetes by reducing the elevation of glucose in the blood, as it  works by inhibiting an enzyme called alpha-glucosidase. This is stated in this study carried out by Dr. Paul Robertson and published on the website of the American Diabetes Association in 2014.

In the same way, this research carried out by the Tomas Bata University (Czech Republic), offers quite similar results in this regard.

3. Decreases the risk of cataracts

According to this research by Dr. Ledford of the University of California, people who consume wine in a moderate way could be 32% less likely to develop cataracts. This problem, despite affecting older people, can also occur, although to a lesser extent, in younger patients.

Other benefits of moderate red wine intake could be:

• Offers only 110 calories per glass.
• It has cardioprotective properties, as already mentioned in the first paragraphs.
• It gives a very elegant touch to family or company lunches and dinners.
• It helps the digestion of proteins, for this reason it is recommended to accompany it with meats.
• It may help control some types of urinary tract infections and lower the risk of kidney stone formation. This is stated in this study from Tufts Medical Center conducted in 2010.

• It helps with mental alertness, plus it could play an important role in preventing dementia.

Remember, it is very important that you consult with your doctor before making any type of intake. As mentioned above, alcohol can be counterproductive and even negatively affect the treatment of multiple disorders and diseases.

It is better and safer if a specialist is aware of your eating habits, and that you do not make any decisions without talking to him first. Your health is the most important.