Wine has evolved from a night treat to a passion over the years. Wine has evolved into a passion. I learned a lot about great wine pairings and realized that moderate consumption is a good habit to have. It may increase longevity, prevent certain cancers, improve mental well-being, and boost heart health. Red wine, when taken in small quantities, can be considered a superfood. It contains powerful antioxidants that help heal cells at the cellular level. Wine’s many benefits are maximized when consumed in moderation.

Makes Your Heart Healthier

Wine is healthy because it is made from red grapes. The majority of health-enhancing compounds are found in the grapes’ seeds and skins, specifically the powerful antioxidants flavonoids or saponins. They have been shown in studies to increase good HDL cholesterol, and lower bad LDL cholesterol.

They can also normalize blood pressure and improve blood coagulation (which reduces the chance of blood clots developing), reduce inflammation, and protect blood vessel walls against damage. Red wine consumption can significantly reduce your risk of stroke and heart disease. Studies have shown that red wine drinkers who are regular and moderately active in red wine can reduce their risk of heart attack by up to half.

Helps Prevent Cancer

Evidence is mounting that red wine may help you protect yourself from many types of cancer, including bowel, ovary, and prostate. Red wine’s antioxidants help to prevent oxidative damage which can lead to cancer cells from forming. They can also kill newly formed cancer cells. Red wine is good for your skin. It promotes youthfulness and delays the signs of aging. The antioxidants found in red wine can slow down aging and protect against many age-related diseases.

Boosts Oral Health

Wine helps reduce inflammation and prevents bacteria from sticking to the gums. It will help to reduce plaque buildup, cavity formation, and also prevent and treat gum disease. Wine’s alcohol content is not the only thing that can improve your mood. Flavonoids in red wine help reduce the stress hormone cortisol, which can relieve symptoms. You will also feel better because they increase brain serotonin production.

It is possible that you have heard that resveratrol, a component of red wine, is responsible for many health benefits. This is false as red wine does not contain enough resveratrol to produce any effect. Red wine has an average of 1mg of antioxidants per glass, which is quite insignificant. There are resveratrol supplement options that may contain up to 250mg or more. These are not the only benefits of red wine. They come from the interaction of many ingredients, not one.