What are the health benefits of drinking wine.....

Wine consumption at moderate level said to be beneficial to health. Moderation depends on many factors such as person's size, sex, body stature, and the person's general health statue. Medical news today has it that women absorb alcohol more rapidly than men because of their lower body water content and different level of stomach enzymes. Therefore moderate wine consumption will be lower in women than men. Wine especially the red variety has been associated with longer life span, protection against cancer, improved mental health and for heart health. A study published by the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry concluded that both white and red wines provide cardio-protective qualities. Resveratol and procyanidins are among the compounds in red win found to be good for the health, according to research. BENEFITS OF WINE>> 1 Anti-ageing properties Researchers from Havard Medical school reported that red wines has anti-aging properties. According to the research, Resveratol, a chemical compound present in red wine is responsible for this. Procyanidins, a compound also found in red wine, is good for the blood vessels and is possible one of the factors contributing towards long span of the people, according to researchers from Havard Research Institute, University of London. The researchers also found that the level of procynanidins are not the same in all wines. Wines from the Southeast (France and Sardinia), where it is still produced in the traditional way tends to have higher levels of the compound. In some cases, the levels of the compound are ten times as high as wines from else where. 2 Prevention of breast cancer Although regular consumption of most alcoholic drinks increase the risk of breast cancer,researchers from Cedar-Sinia Medical Center in Los Angeles found that consumption of red wine reduces the risk of breast cancer. The scientist explained that chemicals in the skins and seeds of red grapes reduce estrogen levels while raising the testosterone in pre menopausal women which result in lower risk of developing breast cancer. The author emphasized that it it is not just the red wine that has beneficial compounds, but it's raw material(red grapes). 3 Reducing depression Drinking a glass of wine every day may be good for mental health, report The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian. According to research publisblished in the Journal BMC Medicine, carried out by several universities in Spain, drinking wine may reduce the risk of depression. The researchers found that men and women who drank two to seven glasses of wine each week were less likely to be diagnosed with depression than those who abstained. However, further findings suggest that wine consumption exceeding seven glasses a week could increase the risk of depression. 4 Preventing colon cancer Scientist from the university of Leicester, UK reported at the 2nd International Scientific conference on Resveratol and Health that regular moderate consumption of red wine can reduce the rate of bowel tumora by approximately 50%. People who drink three or more glasses of red wine a week are less likely to get the abnormal colon growths that can lead to cancer, according to a new study. The study was done by Joseph Anderson, MD, and colleagues at New York's Stony Brook University. It was presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's annual scientific meeting in Las Vegas. they suggest that a compound found in grapes and red wine(the antioxidant resveratrol) may cut the odds of getting abnormal colon growths that can become cancerous. 5 Preventing dementia A team from Loyela university medical center found that moderate consumption of red wine can reduce the risk of developing dementia. Dementia is used to describe various symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness. According to researchers in the Journal of Neuro- psychiatric diseases and treatment, moderate red wine drinkers had 23% lower risk of developing dementia compared to who really or never consumed the alcoholic beverage. Resveratol found in wineis a naturally occurring anti-oxidant that decreases the sickness of blood platelets and helps the blood vessels remain open and flexible. However, researchers advised that if you don't drink, you shouldn't start. Sources: Medical new today Webmd