Alcohol affects many organs in the body, but a glass of wine is said to bring many health benefits. Let’s find out the benefits that a glass of wine (150ml) brings!

First, let’s take a brief look at the history of wine

Wine has a long history of 8,000 years, originating in ancient Egypt and brought to the Mediterranean by the Phoenicians and later developed by the Roman Empire throughout Europe. Grape wine is made from different grapes by fermentation without distillation, which will create different flavors and colors. During the winemaking process, natural sugars (glucose and fructose) are found in grapes under the influence of yeast and temperature, so wine is rich in antioxidants, which help boost immunity and heart health.

Reduce the risk of stroke

Many studies have shown that wine strengthens the immune system. The antioxidants in wine increase heart-healthy HDL cholesterol as well as support a more stable immune system. HDL also helps prevent the accumulation of dangerous plaque on the walls of blood vessels, the main culprit of dangerous diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes.

Burn fat and maintain weight

The resveratrol component in red wine has the ability to convert white fat in the body into beige fat, a version of fat that is easier to burn with physical activity. A little wine with each meal can make you feel full faster, so you will control your calorie intake.

Improve heart health

Not only has the effect of burning fat, resveratrol compounds also work as an antioxidant, supporting the protection of the endothelium inside the arteries, producing nitric oxide to help widen blood vessels, thereby improving the ability to blood circulation in the body and reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.

Maintain strong bones

We are often advised to drink milk every day for strong bones. In fact, red wine can do the same thing! Just as milk contains calcium, wine also contains silicon. Unlike toxic silicone plastic, the silicone compound found in wine and beer is extremely good for your bones and joints, it helps bones become stronger and joints become more flexible. This silicon can also slow down bone loss, thereby limiting osteoporosis in the elderly.

Prevent memory loss

The substances in red wine help protect neurons, prevent the effects of aging agents on the brain. A study by European nutritionists found that people aged 65 and over who drank one glass of wine every night had a greater total brain volume than those who did not. As can be seen, red wine will help slow the onset of brain atrophy diseases in the elderly, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Improve eyesight

One study demonstrated that moderate red wine users had a 32% lower risk of developing cataracts than non-drinkers.

The compound resveratrol found in red wine or on grape skins has been shown to prevent age-related degeneration of the muscles in the eye, which can lead to vision problems. Resveratrol also slows the growth of blood vessels in the eye. If these blood vessels grow continuously, it will cause macular degeneration, leading to blindness.

Boosts mood and fights depression

When the mood is depressed, tired, sip some red wine and give yourself a quiet time. The neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine and opioid peptides found in wine will help you relieve stress and quickly return to the mood.

A study by Spanish scientists proved that women and men who drink 2-7 glasses of red wine per week are less likely to suffer from depression thanks to those who do not drink. Besides, red wine is also rich in melatonin, a compound that helps sleep well, which also helps with mental health.

Reduce the risk of cancer

Resveratrol also has another miraculous ability, which is to help reduce the risk of certain cancers in the body. According to a study of former smokers, drinking at least 1 glass of wine a day reduces the risk of lung cancer by 60% compared to non-drinkers. Meanwhile, scientists from the Karolinska Institute (Sweden) found that drinking wine in a certain amount can help reduce the risk of developing kidney cancer.

Scientists at the Fed Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (USA) show that consuming 4 glasses of red wine a week will reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men by 50%. and other dangerous complications of prostate cancer up to 60%.

For women, 1 glass of red wine a day reduces the risk of breast cancer. The reason is because in red wine, in addition to resveratrol, scientists also found phytochemicals from grapes that have