Humanity has been consuming wine for thousands of years,
and while the effects of intoxication, headaches and
other negative ailments resulting from heavy consumption are well chronicled, it's only in recent times that researchers have begun to identify the health benefits that moderate consumption offer.
What is considered 'moderate' consumption?
What passes as 'moderate' consumption varies by age
and gender. For males, this is typically defined as up
to two glasses per day, while for women and those above the age of sixty, it's up to one glass per day.
In each case, these figures are based on a wine glass that
holds five ounces and contains twelve percent alcohol contents.
The reason for the disparity, is the general mass difference between males and females and their corresponding metabolic rates.
Below is a list of health benefits that moderate red wine consumption can offer.
Fights the debilitating effects of diabetes
Research by the American Diabetes Association has
shown that a reasonable quantity of red wine may reduce the blood sugar levels of diabetics for up to
twenty four hours, helping to alleviate the risk of heart disease for those
with type 2 diabetes. As well as this, studies have shown that those
who drank red wine on a weekly basis, were
30% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who never drank
red wine. Scientific analysis has determined that the sharp spike
in blood sugar levels upon food consumption is a primary
reason behind inflammation, which can lead to the development
of diabetes. Drinking red wine after a big meal can decrease blood sugar levels by upwards of 30%.
Safeguards the body from neurodegenerative diseases
The natural aging process is the leading cause of braincell degeneration. Research has indicated that the length
of an individual's life is largely controlled by the strength of
their diet. The potent polyphenols that exist in red
wine have been shown to protect the brain from age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's Disease.
Enhances bone density
Studies out of Denmark have reported that the resveratrol
present in red ขาย wine has the ability to increase bone density of
vertebrae in the spine, for sufferers of metabolic illnesses.
The resveratrol accomplishes this by activating the generation of crucial bone nutrients.
This improved bone strength also helps to lessen the chances of developing crippling bone related illnesses
like osteoporosis. Sensible consumption of red wine has been seen to be
just as efficient as prescription drugs in combating
continued bone degradation in female patients.
Enhances lung function
Research has indicated that resveratrol has the capacity to reduce or block
the inflammation that is caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (CPOD). Pain and irritation is a major symptom of COPD and this due
to presence of an excess quantity of large phagocytic
cells known as macrophages. These cells produce irritation throughout the lungs and secrete glycoproteins called interleukins, which stimulate the creation of secondary cells that cause pulmonary degeneration.
Scientists recently conducted an experiment on cigarette smokers and those who suffered from COPD.
Through their analysis, they were able to conclude that resveratrol restricted the growth of interleukins by more than fifty
percent. Other researchers have since come
out and stated that resveratrol is so effective at reducing incendiary signals under lab conditions that it may
form the basis of a groundbreaking new medication for COPD.
Sheridan Prendiville is a commercial manager at Cellars Wine Club , a leading Washington State based wine of the month club that offers wine subscriptions to suit all manner of tastes, including red
wine , premium wines, organic wines and more.