Cheers To Your Health, Courtesy Of Wine
Stroke Prevention
As mentioned, moderate consumption of wine and even alcohol, in general, can prevent blood clots, as wine acts as a natural blood thinner as it breaks up blood clots that could lead to a stroke. This decrease in blood clotting and strokes are greatly beneficial for females more so than males. Specifically, red wine contains phenols and resveratrol, which act as natural blood thinners, similar to other blood-thinning medications. One study conducted by John Hopkins University Medical Center found resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and could protect the body against stroke when the grapes are fermented and turned into wine.
Further tests performed on mice showed resveratrol increased the levels of heme oxygenase, which is an enzyme known to protect nerve cells in the brain from any form of damage. Therefore, if a stroke ever strikes, the brain is prepared to protect itself due to the higher levels of this enzyme. However, moderation is key when it comes to consuming wine or any alcohol, as heavy drinkers have quite the opposite effect, as they are at a higher risk of suffering from a stroke.
Fuel For The Brain
It might sound absurd, but drinking one glass of wine has been shown to improve brain function, enhance cognitive abilities, and even lower the risk of developing neurological diseases. The chemicals found in red wine prevent the brain’s neurons from dying, and the chemical components can also protect the brain from neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s.
A research team from Loyola University Medical Center further backed up these claims, as they discovered moderate red wine consumption can reduce the risk of developing dementia, as a long-term study of data from nineteen counties discovered this statistic. Researchers found the key to decreasing these neurological risks was due to resveratrol as it reduces the stickiness found in blood platelets and allows the blood vessels to be open and flexible. Which also promotes a healthy supply of blood to the brain, and is a critical factor in keeping the brain sharp and focused.
