Oct 27, 2021
Does red wine really help your heart, or is it all just false hype?
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Are all types of alcohol, red wine included, harmful to the heart?
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Red wine contains a polyphenol called resveratrol, which comes from skin of grapes.
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Resveratrol is said to prevent blood vessel damage, and also to reduce bad cholesterol.
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Many studies, though, found no link between resveratrol and prevention of heart disease.
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A recent study says red wine increases good cholesterol; non-alcoholic red wine decreases bad cholesterol.
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Also, concentrated antioxidants in red wine can protect the lining of your heart.
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Though studies list heart benefits with wine, none fully claims it surely improves heart health.
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Remember, all benefits could hold true only if you drink your red wine in moderation.
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But if you have heart issues, refrain from alcohol or consult your doctor about it.
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