Red Wine Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Red wine is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes. It has been produced and consumed for thousands of years, dating back to the Ancient Egyptians. European countries, including France, Portugal, Spain and Italy are known for their high-quality red wines.

Red Wine Health Uses and Health Benefits

Red wine health benefits are generally considered to be cardioprotective, meaning that red wine is thought to be good for heart health. This is due to red wine’s rich content of an antioxidant substance called resveratrol. Red wine has shown to help prevent arterial plaque buildup, reduce blood triglyceride levels and regulate blood pressure by reducing inflammation. Red wine also has benefits for diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.^1,2

References

1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/red-wine/art-20048281
2. https://draxe.com/benefits-of-red-wine/