Much conjecture and debate continues on the relative merits of red wine to health, in contrast to all other alcoholic beverages which are perceived to have negative properties. So what are the properties of red wine that provide these supposed advantages ?
Possibly a longer lifespan according to the Harvard Medical School. Resveratol, a compound found in the red grape skin stimulates a protein with anti-ageing properties. The same compound is conjectured to improve short-term memory through interaction with the hippocampus region of the brain. Resveratol is also theorised to reduce the risk of cancer by acting as a protein blocker for tumour cells.
Other properties of red wine include: procyanidins, found in red wine tannins which have a positive effect on cardiovascular health; Tempranillo and Rioja which possibly lower cholestrol levels; polyphenols which slow bacterial growth in the mouth and thus slows tooth decay.
Other claims which are often made about the miraculous properties of red wine include improving eye health and even helping to stop the common cold. There is little factual evidence to support these assertions but when enjoying a glass its a reassuring thought that a good Pinot Noir or Merlot may be the magic bullet which beats the common cold.
Possibly a longer lifespan according to the Harvard Medical School. Resveratol, a compound found in the red grape skin stimulates a protein with anti-ageing properties. The same compound is conjectured to improve short-term memory through interaction with the hippocampus region of the brain. Resveratol is also theorised to reduce the risk of cancer by acting as a protein blocker for tumour cells.
Other properties of red wine include: procyanidins, found in red wine tannins which have a positive effect on cardiovascular health; Tempranillo and Rioja which possibly lower cholestrol levels; polyphenols which slow bacterial growth in the mouth and thus slows tooth decay.
Other claims which are often made about the miraculous properties of red wine include improving eye health and even helping to stop the common cold. There is little factual evidence to support these assertions but when enjoying a glass its a reassuring thought that a good Pinot Noir or Merlot may be the magic bullet which beats the common cold.
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