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 Brain boosting or hangover inducing
The verdict is in—red wine has many health benefits. In fact, one or two glasses of red wine a day may even improve your memory.
Red wine contains flavanols, which help sharpen the brain and increase short-term cognitive thinking by improving blood flow. In moderation, flavanols can lower a person’s risk of developing dementia.
A study led by Dr. Sylvain Dore of Johns Hopkins University showed that after having induced a stroke-like damage in mice, the mice treated with a red grape compound experienced 40 percent less brain damage than the untreated mice. Dore’s team concluded that the compound found in red grape skin and red wine, resveratrol, can increase brain levels of the enzyme responsible for protecting nerve cells from damage.
“Red wine has been suggested for the heart,” Dore said. “Here what we show is its special effect in stroke and pretreatment.”
In fact, men who drink two five-ounce glasses of red wine a day and women who consume one glass a day exhibit cardiovascular benefits that can lead to a decreased chance for stroke and increased longevity.
The key is moderation—a few glasses of red wine a week. Too much, and you might find yourself waking up with a headache and dry mouth. Too much, too often, and you could be on your way toward a serious health problem.
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