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People should definitely drink a glass of wine on a daily basis because it has a lot of benefits, and in this article we will present you the following seven surprising reasons why drinking red wine is so beneficial for your overall health.
7 Reasons to Drink Red Wine
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Protects Brain
Drinking red wine can help you improve the cognitive health due to resveratrol contained in it and as a result of that it can prevent Alzheimer’s disease as well as many other mental problems related to aging.
Regulates Blood Sugar Levels
Due to resveratrol, red wine can help insulin secretion. According to many researchers, wine contains some protein that regulates glucose and insulin sensitivity, which is especially important for diabetics since they need to control their blood sugar levels.
Helps Weight Loss
Piceatannol is the compound derived from resveratrol which has the ability to aid the weight loss process, by preventing formation of fat cells in the body.
This compound actually binds with insulin receptors in order to prevent fat cells from growing. As you can see, those who want to lose some extra pounds should definitely drink a glass of wine at least 3 times a week.
Protects Heart
Drinking red wine will help you prevent blood clotting. Moreover it will improve and retain the flexibility of the blood vessels due to polyphenols content and as a result, it will reduce the risk of blocked arteries. As you can realize, this protects the heart health. Nevertheless, you need to drink wine in moderation, so don’t overdo your wine habit.
Helps Treat Cancer
Red wine contains quercetin, which is an antioxidant that supports the natural death of colon cancer cells, as well as other types of cancer, however this characteristic of red wine is not yet scientifically backed up.
Fights Colds
According to the researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the antioxidants contained in red wine can combat infections and eliminate free radicals that can damage our body even more. This means that you can enjoy a glass of red wine whenever you are feeling under the weather, or if you are prone to colds and other common ailments that you want to prevent.
Lowers Cholesterol Levels
People who have high blood pressure should drink red wine since it helps in the reduction of high levels of cholesterol. In turn, this will reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and many other heart related problems.