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Red Wine - A Heart Healthy Valentine's Day Gift
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You will realize why the red wine is an ideal gift for
celebrating your Valentine's Day if you know the health benefits of
red wine for your heart.
Does red wine protect against heart disease?
Many studies have examined on the benefits of moderate amount of
red wine. One glass per day for women and two drinks per day for men
reduce the risk of heart attack if you are in your middle age. It is
also suggested that alcohol like red wine may prevent further heart
attacks if you are already suffering from heart problem. Other
studies have also indicated that red wine can raise HDL cholesterol
which is good cholesterol and prevent LDL cholesterol which is
harmful cholesterol. Red wine may reduces the blood vessel damage by
preventing blood clots. People who regularly drink red wine have
less risk of heart disease.
How can red wine help your heart health?
• Red wine is particularly rich source for prevention of blood
clots and the formation of plaques in arteries. So, Red wine is
better than any other alcoholic beverage.
• Many studies have suggested that moderate alcohol consumption may
reduce the risk of heart disease. Scientists have discovered that
the red wine protects the heart.
• The Mediterranean diet includes greater intake of wine, is known
for lower rates of heart disease despite a higher consumption of
saturated fats.
• Red wine interferes with the body functions and prevents the
arteries from the risk of a heart attack.
Red Wine and Coronary Heart Disease
Red wine contains a wide range of flavanoids; these are the
chemicals that give taste and character to the wine. Many of these
flavanoids act as antioxidants. The wine was the deciding factor in
protection of heart disease for the persons in the south France.
Even if these people eat high level of fat, they have lowest rates
of heart disease in the world.
What do medical studies tell about red wine?
Many medical studies have shown that a moderate red wine reduces
the risk of heart attack. Studies have also indicated that moderate
amounts of alcohol consumption may even help to avoid future heart
attacks, even after you have had one.
It is necessary to know the difference between types of
cholesterol to understand how the wine can assist in heart care. Low
density lipo-protein, LDL cholesterol blocks arteries and causes of
all problems. The high density lipo protein, HDL helps to reduce the
blocks in the arteries. The red wine helps in this area by
increasing the HDL and creates more balance, blood thinning effect
similar to aspirin.
It has been known for some time in the nutrition community that
the wine is rich in vitamins and minerals as well as in natural
sugars which are important in maintaining good health. Wine is also
rich in potassium, which is good for the heart and rich in vitamin
B. Red wines have more benefits than the other wines. The main
reason is due to the manufacturing process of red wine which
requires the grape juice to remain in contact with the skins of the
grapes.
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