RED WINE: A HEART REMEDY

RED WINE: A HEART REMEDY

Red wine is a type of wine made from dark-colored (black) grape varieties. The actual color of the wine can range from intense violet, typical of young wines, through to brick red for mature wines and brown for older red wines.

The juice from most purple grapes is greenish-white; the red color comes from anthocyan pigments (also called anthocyanins) present in the skin of the grape; exceptions are the relatively uncommon teinturier varieties, which produce a red colored juice. 

Note: there is no alcohol free "wine" (often confused for grape juice) 

Content of red wine

It contains;

√Alcohol (about 4-6%)

√Polyphenols (an antioxidant)

√Anthocyanins (responsible for the red color

√Other Vitamin and minerals

Additives:

√Calcium carbonate 

√Sulfur dioxide 

√Powdered Tannins

√Yeast, etc

Health Benefits of drinking Red wine

The health effects of wine are mainly determined by its active ingredient alcohol

However, they are also said to have antioxidants which are responsible for protecting the blood vessels of the heart, these antioxidants are known as Polyphenols and the most popular of them all is RESVERATEROL. Resveratrol might be a key ingredient in red wine that helps prevent damage to blood vessels, reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) and prevents blood clots. Some research shows that resveratrol could be linked to a lower risk of inflammation and blood clotting, which can lead to heart disease.

How does alcohol help the heart

Alcohol helps the heart by; 

•Raises HDL (healthy) cholesterol

•Reduces the formation of blood clots

•Helps prevent artery damage caused by high levels of LDL (harmful) cholesterol

•May improve the function of the layer of cells that line your blood vessels (endothelium)

What is the Recommended daily intake of alcohol/redwine

>A maximum of one serving glass per day for a woman, and a maximum of two serving glass per day for a man (WHO recommended)

Well, as seen, it has its benefits but an abuse or an overdose could lead to serious health challenges (especially prolonged abuse/overdose) like;

•Liver and pancreas diseases

•Heart failure

•High blood pressure

•Certain types of cancer

•Stroke

•Accidents, violence and suicide

•Weight gain and obesity

Avoid alcohol completely if you:

•Are pregnant

•Have a personal or strong family history of alcoholism

•Have a liver or pancreas disease associated with alcohol consumption

•Have heart failure or a weak heart

•Take certain medications or a daily aspirin

Note: Alcohol and it's like is a drug, consult your health care practitioner/pharmacist for more information/advice

References:

Wikipedia.com

Mayoclinic.org

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