The benefits and harms of red wine for the human body

Red wine known to mankind for many centuries. Today this drink has become so valuable for a modern person that even the economy of some countries depends directly on the amount of its production and sales. For ordinary people, red wine is associated with a drink of love, over the glass of which more than one thousand proposals were made. A drink that is an essential decoration for any festive table.

They say that red wine has been drunk at all times to strengthen the health of the whole body, maintain physical strength, mental alertness, and beauty for years to come. And its use for the purpose of fun and relaxation was already in second place. But how does this drink actually affect the human body? Let’s understand the benefits and dangers of red wine.

The benefits of red wine

It is scientifically proven that this ancient drink is really beneficial for health. However, before moving on to this topic, it should be noted that its beneficial effect on the body is provided only with moderate use – no more than 50-100 milliliters per day. And with regular use, this dosage should be reduced to 25-50 milliliters.

• Reduces the risk of diseases of the cardiovascular system… Only real red wines, which are characterized by an abundance of tannins that supply the body with vital vitamins and amino acids, contain the substance resveratol, which prevents heart and vascular diseases and reduces the risk of a second attack of myocardial infarction. Red wines made from French grape varieties contain catechins and saponins, which have powerful antioxidant effects, lower bad cholesterol levels in the blood and help prevent atherosclerosis. In addition, drinking fatty foods with this drink reduces the risk of cardiovascular genesis. Essential oils and esters contained in wine normalize blood pressure. Also, red wine increases the elasticity of blood vessels, prevents the accumulation of blood clots;
• Strengthens nerves, improves mood… Essential oils contained in red wine increase the tone of the nervous system. Drinking a glass of red wine in the morning will recharge you with energy and vigor for the whole day, and if you drink a little wine before bed, you will be provided with a sound sleep without taking special chemicals, since it contains the sleep hormone known as melatonin. And such an ingredient in red wine as resveratol is responsible for protecting nerve cells from destruction;
• Red wine is indicated for the elderly and those who want to prolong their youth… This drink contains many substances that slow down the aging process of the body and reduce the risk of developing malignant tumors. Flavonoids play a special role in rejuvenation, which protect living cells of the body from the destructive effects of the internal and external environment, ensure their safety and long-term activity. This is what delays biological aging. Acting among themselves, flavonoids change the body’s response to carcinogens and allergens by suppressing the processes of histamine release;
• Increases the effectiveness of cancer treatment and contributes to their prevention… Red wine is famous for its antioxidant resveratol, the benefits of which have been proven in numerous studies. This substance prevents the processes of DNA mutation and almost completely neutralizes the destructive activity of free radicals. This antioxidant also prevents the development of metastases;
• Eases the effects of heart attack and stroke… In the course of recent experiments, it was found that some of the components that make up red wine protect the brain from irreversible changes in a person who has experienced a stroke or heart attack. The previously mentioned resveratol helps prevent blood clots and excessive blood clotting, which also improves the patient’s condition after stroke and heart attack. In the course of research, scientists have concluded that regular and moderate consumption of red wine reduces brain damage after heart attacks by 40 percent;
• Strengthens the body’s immune resistance against viruses and bacteria… Polyphenols, contained in red, destroy harmful microorganisms that provoke infectious and viral diseases. It is also an excellent remedy for the prevention of colds and the treatment of colds, infectious and viral diseases of the upper respiratory tract, such as bronchitis, pneumonia and tuberculosis. Catechins, which have antimicrobial effect, also contribute to the strengthening of immunity;
• Reduces the content of fat cells in the body… Regular intake of red wine prevents metabolic disorders, helps prevent obesity and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cleanses the body of toxins and toxins, activates the secretion of the gallbladder, prevents stomach and duodenal ulcers, improves appetite and facilitates the digestion of heavy, especially fatty foods. In addition, the benefits of this drink can be noted in its astringent and antitoxic properties, which help with intestinal disorders and food poisoning;
• The antioxidant substance resveratol has an effect on the body that is similar to that of the hormone estrogen… Thanks to this, this natural biostimulant helps prevent many estrogen-dependent diseases such as osteoporosis;
• Prevents the destructive action of bacteria that destroy teeth… Proanthocyanide, which is abundant in red wine, neutralizes the activity of bacteria known as Streptococcus mutans. They are harmful in that they stick to the teeth and form plaque, which provokes the development of caries. It is due to this property that red wine is much healthier than white wine, which contains a high content of sugars and acids that destroy tooth enamel. Also, frequent use of wine helps to increase the effectiveness of the prevention of gum disease;
• Rich in ingredients that activate mineral, carbohydrate and nitrogen metabolism.

The harm of red wine

Nowadays, it is quite difficult to find high-quality wine, because an abundance of counterfeit goods are sold on store shelves, which not only does not have a positive effect on the body, but in the worst case destroys it, provokes irreparable harm.

Another problem with all wine drinks is addiction, which can easily develop if you drink wine often, which is fraught with abuse. Excessive intake of red wine in excess of the recommended doses, which we wrote about at the beginning of the article, is also fraught with negative consequences.

• Contains a huge number of allergens… The content of fruits, histamines and yeast in red wine provokes allergic reactions, manifested by bronchial spasm, skin itching, hives, sneezing, nausea, tearing and other signs of allergies. The allergic compounds contained in this drink can also include pollen;
• Dangerous for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers… Do not forget that despite the invaluable benefits of red wine, this drink is alcoholic and contains alcohol, which, when ingested by a child, causes irreversible damage to the cells of the brain and spinal cord of an incompletely formed organism;
• May cause asthma attacks… Sulfur dioxide is very dangerous for asthmatics, but it is essential for wine drinks due to its ability to inhibit the growth of wine yeast;
• May cause headaches… People prone to migraines should be very careful about drinking red wine, as this drink is rich in polyphenols, which provoke attacks of such headaches;
• Regular and excessive consumption of red wine slows down the enzymatic metabolism… This is fraught with the accumulation of a toxic substance in the liver – acetaldehyde, which is formed during the breakdown of alcohol. An excessive amount of this toxin is dangerous for the development of many serious diseases, such as cirrhosis of the liver;
• Not recommended for diabetics. Grapes, and hence drinks from it, are strictly contraindicated for people with diabetes mellitus. This berry raises blood sugar levels dramatically.
• It is worth noting that the abuse of red wine (more than 300 grams of alcoholic drink per day) can lead to the development of hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, pancreatitis, some types of cancer, such as stomach, ischemia of the heart, stroke, nervous disorders;
• Harmful to the body at a daily dosage of more than 50 grams.

When purchasing this drink, you should take into account the fact that the benefits and harms of red wine literally depend on the conscience of the manufacturer. All the positive properties of red wine will be crossed out if an unscrupulous winemaker neglects the rules of its storage and tries to save money on its preparation by adding various harmful substances.

Red wine is a rather delicate product and in order to get the most out of it, you need to be very careful about its preparation and storage, as well as use.

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