5 Red wine as a treatment for cancer patients: reducing the side effects of radiation? An Italian clinical study suggests that women treated for breast cancer with moderate wine consumption have fewer adverse effects than women who do not drink wine. Red wine would help rebuild skin cells and fight radiation.
6 Decrease stress. A study at the University of California showed that wine could help you relax. The discovery of an enzyme in the grape skin would deactivate the cellular response system to stress—endorphins increase and tension decrease, causing a relaxation effect almost immediately.
7 Treat erectile disorders. It is believed that men who drink wine regularly are less likely to experience erectile disorders. A joint study by the universities of Harvard and East Anglia comes to this surprising conclusion. All the credit goes to flavonoids, mainly in blueberries, blackberries, radishes, and red wine.
8 Eliminate bacteria. Irritated gums or tartar deposits can be treated with a glass of wine or at the dentist’s. It can prevent streptococcus and bacteria that cause tooth decay, and is effective against gingivitis and sore throat.
9 Activate weight loss. Red wine is not an additional caloric intake, but activates a gene that prevents the formation of fat cells and helps eliminate existing fats. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has demonstrated its effects on the silhouette in several scientific journals, indicating that the results are more visible if wine is consumed as part of a balanced diet.
10 Fight fatigue. The resveratrol in grapes would relieve fatigue and restore a boost to the body during a tough day, according to a study published in The FASEB Journal.
RED OR WHITE? For many people, the debate about which variety of wine is healthier has been going on for a long time. In general, red wine is often considered the healthier choice because it contains more antioxidants than white wine. Red wine also contains more potassium and magnesium than white wine, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease.
HISTORY. The earliest evidence of wine production in the Middle East dates back more than 6,000 years. The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce wine from grapes grown along the Nile River. The ancient Greeks also had grape wine and used it in rituals and ceremonies. From there, the Romans spread wine production to the rest of Europe and eventually to America.
