Red wine has been linked with several other health benefits. Many of which are attributed to its potent antioxidants.
Red wine consumption is linked to:
- Reduced risk of dementia: Drinking 1–2 glasses day has been linked to a reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Reduced risk of depression: A study of middle aged and elderly people showed that. Those who drank 2–7 glasses of wine per week were less likely to become depressed.UFABET
- Reduced insulin resistance: Drinking 2 glasses per day of regular or dealcoholized red wine for 4 weeks may reduce insulin resistance.
- Reduced risk of COVID-19 infection: A recent study found that. Red wine and fortified wine played a role in protecting test subjects from COVID-19 infection. While beer and spirits were shown to increase their risk.
It seems clear that small to moderate amounts can be good for you. However, there are also some important negative aspects to consider. Which are discussed below.
Small amounts are linked to more health benefits than any other alcoholic beverage. These benefits occur when a part of a healthy diet like the Mediterranean diet.
There seems to be a J-shaped curve that explains the relationship between wine intake and the risk of heart disease.
People who drink approximately 150 ml (5 oz) of red wine a day moderately decrease their risk compared to non-drinkers.
However, higher intake increases the risk of heart disease dramatically.
Drinking small amounts of red wine may reduce the risk of heart disease by helping to retain the “good” HDL cholesterol in the blood. Oxidative damage and the oxidation of the “bad” LDL cholesterol may also be reduced by up to 50%