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Everything You Need To Know About The Health Benefits Of Red Wine!

Drink your way to health with an amazing glass of red wine. Read this article to know more about its incredible health benefits.

By Sravia Sivaram

It all started with a new research study that noted why red wine has been deemed as a miracle drink. They have come up with substantial facts and backed up research that shows red wine can be used as a remedy for several chronic diseases.

In this article, we are presenting to you the health benefits of red wine. Red wine is loaded with ingredients called resveratrol and proanthocyanidin, which are antioxidants that protect the body against free radicals.

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Lack of protection against free radicals can actually lead to major issues like heart diseases, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Red wine is produced after the fermentation process of dark coloured grapes.

Sipping it in moderate amounts is all that is required to derive its maximum health benefits. It is loaded with antioxidants that make it the healthiest to opt for when compared to other drinks. Red wine is also suited as the best way to de-stress ourselves. It is also said to be a great way to shed some stubborn fat off your waistline.

Also Read: Benefits Of Red Wine On Brain Health

So, continue reading to know more about the health benefits of red wine.

1. Helps Lower Cholesterol:

1. Helps Lower Cholesterol:

Red wine has a huge impact on lowering cholesterol levels. It helps in getting rid of the excess LDL cholesterol that gets deposited in the arterial walls and forms a plaque. This causes the arteries to harden and it brings about a spike in blood pressure. The antioxidants present in red wine can help in controlling this.

2. Is Heart Friendly:

2. Is Heart Friendly:

Red wine contains polyphenols that ensure the flexibility of the blood vessels and they also prevent the formation of blood clots. Being heart friendly, red wine helps improve blood circulation.

3. Controls Blood Sugar Level:

3. Controls Blood Sugar Level:

The skin of the red grapes contains resveratrol that helps regulate the blood sugar levels. It stimulates insulin secretion and also activates a protein that prevents the spike in blood sugar levels.

4. Fights Cough And Cold:

4. Fights Cough And Cold:

A glass of red wine is enough to give you a major boost to your immunity. The antioxidants can help keep the cells robust and they also help combat free radicals in the body, thereby keeping common ailments like cold and cough at bay.

5. Helps Curb Cancerous Growth:

5. Helps Curb Cancerous Growth:

As per research studies, it was found that resveratrol can halt the proliferation of cancerous cells. It hampers the action of cancer-feeding protein and also wipes the life out of nascent cancer cells.

6. Boosts Brain Health:

6. Boosts Brain Health:

It helps with having a very sharp brain. The resveratrol in red grapes prevents the formation of beta-amyloid, which is a protein that can be found in the brains of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

7. Good For Weight Control:

7. Good For Weight Control:

Red wine can also be used to lose weight, especially the fat around your waist. It contains piceatannol that is formed when the body converts resveratrol into a chemical compound. This chemical compound called piceatannol sticks to the insulin receptors of the fat cells and thereby block the growth of immature fat cells.

Story first published: Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 17:14 [IST]