Alcoholics of the world, unite and give us a hearty “Hah! We told you so!” Rigorous research has revealed that drinking red wine regularly can help people lead longer and heathier lives. This conclusion was arrived at after an extract widely found in the skin of red grapes was attributed with suppressing inflammation. The substance, identified as Resveratrol, has already been known to have a direct co-relation with longer life in yeast samples treated with it. In addition, some animal testing was also carried out due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Naturally secreted by a variety of plants when attacked by external pathological agents such as fungi, Resveratrol can also be created artificially in a controlled process chemically and it is known to be sold as a nutritional supplement by itself. In further positive developments, it is said that Resveratrol can also assist in insulin resistance as well, a condition brought on by oxidative stress. The results of a clinical trial revealed that Resveratrol suppressed the generation of unstable molecules known as free radicals, limiting damage to the blood vessel lining caused by them dramatically.
As little as one drink a day (a figure quoted as moderate) lowers the risk of heart attack among middle-aged individuals by as much as 30 to 50 %. Additionally, if you have suffered a heart attack previously then the consumption of red wine is said to reduce the risk of a second one considerably. Research has also revealed that red wine increases the levels of HDL Cholesterol (good cholesterol) while reducing LDL Cholesterol (bad cholesterol) from forming at all. Add to the mix a reduction in the number of blood clots and fat deposits, and you will not be surprised to see that people hailing from the Mediterranean have significantly lower risk of heart disease since they regularly consume red wine. So keep your spirits high and swig away at that bottle of wine.
