Useful and medicinal properties
Such a drink has a number of beneficial effects on the body, including:
- strengthening of bone tissue;
- fight against viral infections;
- improving the effectiveness of chemotherapy in the fight against cancer cells;
- anti-inflammatory effect;
- improved digestion;
- decrease in blood sugar levels.
Also, red wine. reduces the chance of a heart attack strengthening the walls of blood vessels and improving blood circulation. With moderate use of such wine, hemoglobin increases, and cholesterol levels decrease. Doctors also note the beneficial effect of the components contained in this drink on the oral cavity: in particular, the risk of gum disease and the formation of tartar is reduced.
The health benefits and harms of red wine for men and women 
The effect of such wine on the male and female body - different. So, a small amount of red wine with regular use reduces the amount of female hormones - estrogen. An increased amount of these hormones contributes to the manifestation of secondary sexual characteristics characteristic of women.
When drinking dry red wine, the balance of hormones is leveled, and in male body the male hormone testosterone begins to predominate. But such an effect is observed only under two conditions: the wine must be of high quality, and it should be consumed only with meals, no more than 150 grams per day.
Among women more interesting changes are observed: red wine has a rejuvenating effect. This applies mainly to the tone and color of the skin: the substance contained in the drink resveratrol stimulates the production of collagen in the body, which has such an effect on the skin.
Is it possible to drink red wine for pregnant women and nursing mothers with breastfeeding(GW)?
During pregnancy and lactation, the use of red wine, as well as any other alcoholic beverage, should be completely excluded. Alcohol negatively affects the taste of milk, and the toxins contained in it can cause significant harm to the baby.
The benefits and harms of dry red wine
Dry red wine has beneficial properties, being a natural antidepressant, a prophylactic against atherosclerosis, an antibacterial agent and a mild diuretic. Also, dry red wine has other positive effects:
- Stimulation of the immune system.
- Prevention and treatment of the gastrointestinal tract (in some cases, healing of gastric ulcers is even observed).
- Normalization of metabolic processes.
- Reducing the likelihood of kidney stones.
- Removal of toxins and toxins from the body.
But in some cases, red wine is contraindicated. Mostly, experts focus on the fact that excessive consumption of such a drink can cause alcoholism, and cheap varieties, which are often made from low-quality raw materials and may contain harmful components, can themselves be poisonous. For men, the abuse of wine is fraught with a decrease in potency. Also, this wine is contraindicated:
- people with liver disease;
- children;
- with mental and nervous pathologies (epilepsy, schizophrenia);
- at the stage of exacerbation of the ulcer.
Chemical composition
How many calories, BJU and useful elements are in red wine?
Depending on the classification of red wines, they contain different amounts of calories. So, the calorie content of semi-sweet red wine is 86 kcal, and for dry and semi-dry wines, these figures are 68 and 78 kcal, respectively. The nutritional value of red wine, as well as the content of various trace elements and vitamins in it, are reflected in the tables below (the amount is given per 150 grams of wine).
Macronutrients
trace elements
How to use for weight loss
Quality red wines contain Lots of fat burning ingredients, however, when consumed in its pure form, such a drink is not very effective as a means for losing weight. To date, nutritionists have developed several so-called wine diets, under which within just a few days you can achieve certain results. Such diets involve the use of wine during meals, while depending on the diseases, the amount of wine and the intervals between drinking may vary. main feature such diets consists in the rejection of salt, sugar and even all other drinks, except for wine and water itself.
There are several diets that, in addition to wine, include cheese. This product is high in calcium, phosphorus and mineral salts: These substances promote bone healing and help prevent osteoporosis. It has been scientifically proven that these substances are most effective with the simultaneous use of red wine, which accelerates their absorption by the body. Most wine diets are designed for an average of two to three days, and according to statistics, you can lose weight during this time. up to three kilograms of weight.
What do they drink red wine with?
With proper and moderate use, red wine becomes part of a healing diet, and the maximum benefit from such a drink is observed only when it is drunk with meals. Dry red wine, which is considered the most useful, does not have many fans: not everyone likes its tart taste. But if you choose the right appetizers for red wines- you can not only brighten up this taste, but also have a positive effect on the body. So, red wine is recommended to be consumed with the following products:
- Meat (bacon, boiled pork, beef dishes, various meat mixes and assorted meats, lamb, veal).
- Fruits (it is recommended to use only sweet fruits with red wine: peach, nectarine, pear, melon, mango, do not use citrus fruits that contain too much acid as a snack).
- Cheeses (you can choose any variety to taste, but at the same time follow the rule: the drier the wine, the riper the cheeses should be).
- Tartlets (as an appetizer for wine, tartlets with fish and meat pates, spicy cheeses and vegetables are ideal).
How to choose a good red wine
Of course, we can talk about a positive effect and treatment of diseases only if red wine is of high quality and real. Unfortunately, very often even under the guise famous brands counterfeit wines are sold from reputable producers. In order not to make a mistake when choosing, you must follow a few simple rules:
- Good wine doesn't have to be cheap. All products of this nature, which cost less than 300 rubles in stores, are low-quality wines from lower grape varieties.
- Even if the label contains a well-known and popular brand, it is important to pay attention to the information about the manufacturer. If it is absent, it is most likely a surrogate product.
- The same applies to the indication of the vintage year: if it is missing, it is likely that the display case is a concentrated or chemical wine.
- About the method, attention should be paid to the innocent phrase “Made from the best varieties grapes", while the varieties themselves are not indicated. In this case, everything is just the opposite: low-quality raw materials are used to make wine, and there is no question of the benefits (especially the healing effect) of such wine.
- Quality red wines can be considered those on the labels of which the aging period is indicated. Its absence can mean only one thing: the wine was not aged in barrels, but was immediately bottled. This is typical only for low-quality products, the exposure of which simply does not pay off for a long time, so it is more profitable for the manufacturer to immediately export it. Sometimes words such as "Gran Reserva" and "Vieilles Vignes" can be found next to the aging period. For the Russian consumer, these words mean nothing, but connoisseurs understand what is at stake. In the first case, it is indicated that the wine has been aged in a barrel for more than 30 months. The expression "Vieilles Vignes" literally translates as "old vine", and this is true: for the manufacture of such wine, the fruits of the vine, which is at least 60 years old, are used.
How to use the product
Red wine, unlike other types, is not consumed cold: its temperature should be from +12 to +20 degrees depending on the brand. Red wine is also drunk hot - as part of mulled wine or simply warmed up. But much depends not on temperature, but on dosage: there are optimal indicators for men and women ( 200 and 150 grams respectively). You can often hear that wine can be given to children, but this is a very dubious statement. In very rare cases, red wine diluted with water is given to infants who have observed in the body a lack of vitamin D. But the amount of wine in such cases is limited to one tablespoon per day.
It is important to remember that in this case we are talking only about dry natural wine, but still there are no such childhood diseases for which wine would be the only “panacea”, and it is better to do without it.
Harm and contraindications
Red wine is contraindicated in the following diseases:
- stomach cancer;
- cirrhosis of the liver of any stage;
- hypertension;
- cardiac ischemia;
- gastritis;
- pancreatitis;
- duodenal ulcer;
- headaches and migraines.
Also, all types of red wines are contraindicated for persons suffering from neuropsychiatric diseases, and with the diagnosis of "alcoholism" this drink cannot be a medicine at all in any doses.
In general, red wine, in accordance with quality standards, is effective and fast way get rid of some diseases, but since wine contains alcohol, non-drinkers can be advised to replace red wine with grape or pomegranate juice. These drinks contain the same trace elements and vitamins as in wine. On the other hand, alcohol is one of the strongest antioxidants that the body needs.
Someone may refer to wine as a "medicine", but to someone such methods seem doubtful. What do you personally think about this?
The benefits of red wine and harm
What wine is, you can not explain. For centuries, disputes about whether dry red wine is healthy or not have not subsided. Medical scientists have already confirmed that he has useful properties and its beneficial effects on the body when taken in moderate doses. To better understand this issue, let's take a closer look at the benefits and harms of red wine.What are the benefits of red wine?
Red wine has medicinal properties and has a bactericidal, antiseptic, calming and relaxing effect. It helps fight the feeling of tiredness and exhaustion after a hard day. However, the harm of red wine lies in the fact that drinking it in small doses awakens the desire to drink more. And such a desire is insidious. Therefore, when used in medicinal purposes it is necessary to clearly establish the dosage for yourself and not deviate from it.
It has been observed that red wine helps to quickly restore strength after a debilitating illness, and also increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood after bleeding and illness.
In many clinics, small doses of red wine were introduced into the diet of patients more than once. Wine undoubtedly has a healing effect for patients with diseases of the cardiovascular and broncho-pulmonary systems, the gastrointestinal tract, as well as somatic diseases. There is evidence that natural dry red wine for hypertension in small doses is also very useful. This can be explained by the fact that red wine dilates blood vessels and blood pressure drops slightly.
How to drink red wine correctly so that there is no harm from it?
So that red wine does not harm your health, but only benefits, it should be taken 3 tablespoons a day, which is about 50 grams. It can be taken immediately or stretched over three doses. The main thing is that the wine is natural and good quality. Medicinal properties it comes from resveratol, a substance also found in cranberries, blueberries and peanuts.
What is useful red dry wine?
Red wine contains vitamins B1, B2, phosphorus, ascorbic acid, gold, iron, manganese, iodine and potassium. Healing properties red wine are due to the amino acids contained in it and natural antioxidants - flavonoids.
Due to these properties, red wine is actively used for the prevention and treatment of cancer.
When protecting the body from cancer, red wine has a dual character: firstly, the resveratol contained in wine protects the cells of the body from the harmful effects of ultraviolet and X-ray radiation, and, secondly, such components of wine as catechins and saponins play the role of antioxidants that protect DNA cell molecules from free radicals.
Red wine is also an excellent prophylactic against atherosclerosis. Thanks to him, cholesterol, a faithful "companion" of heart attacks and strokes, is excreted from the body.
In many medical studies, the destruction of cancer cells has been noted in patients with diseases of the breast and blood.
Resveratol promotes blood thinning and prevents platelets from sticking together. This means that in people who occasionally drink red wine in small doses, the risk of blood clots in the lumen of blood vessels is significantly reduced.
Resveratol is a natural biostimulant and has the same properties as the hormone estrogen.
With a large loss of blood, vitamin deficiency and anemia, to improve the patient's condition, you can drink 1 glass of wine every day for a week.
For flu, colds, pneumonia and bronchitis, taking 50 grams of warm wine diluted with the same amount will help. mineral water and adding a pinch of black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon and a tablespoon of honey. Take the mixture 3-4 days 3 times.
Heated red wine cures tuberculosis if taken daily at 50 grams. The same dose, but cool wine, helps to get rid of diarrhea, because it has antitoxic and astringent properties.
Red wine can be used to treat anemia because it is fortified with iron. To do this, it is enough to drink a small amount of wine every day with food.
For people who suffer from insomnia, 30 grams of semi-sweet or sweet red wine will help before bed. However, do not use it every day, so as not to be addictive.
To help the body recover from long and debilitating illnesses, you need to take 50 grams of mulled wine daily. They drink it in small sips, washed down with hot green or herbal tea, and then wrap up warmly and go to bed.
A cool red wine compress is an excellent remedy for sprains, bruises, bruises and pain caused by injuries. For fractures, it is recommended to drink 2 tablespoons of wine 3-4 times a day.
Is red dry wine harmful?
It is necessary to remember about the warnings when drinking red wine. Its regular use in doses exceeding 50 grams can provoke the development of cancerous tumors of the mouth and larynx, especially for smokers. Wine is not recommended for people who are overweight, as it greatly increases appetite. People with high acidity of gastric juice are contraindicated in any variety of both red and white wine. You can not drink wine and people with diseases of the liver, pancreas, with a stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer. For this category of patients, the question of whether red wine is good or bad is not even worth it, since it is unambiguously defined for them.
A substance such as polyphenol, which is part of wine, can provoke a migraine attack, so people who often have headaches should not drink it. It can also cause allergies, and therefore allergy sufferers should be wary of excessive consumption of this drink.
In asthmatics, wine can cause suffocation, as it contains a preservative - sulfur dioxide.
Like any other medicine, wine requires careful dosage. In some diseases, it is generally contraindicated, and therefore, before using it, even in small doses, it is necessary to consult with your doctor. But breastfeeding a child, pregnancy and red wine are not compatible.
If there are no contraindications, then a safe dosage is considered to be 50 grams per day. Red wine will restore and heal the body, help fight many diseases, and the correct dosage will guarantee that the benefits of red wine will not be crossed out.
Dry red wine
Benefit
People have known about the benefits of red wine in its moderate use since ancient times. The beneficial properties of the drink are explained by its composition. Grapes are a berry that grows in ecologically favorable areas and, as it ripens, glows more and more nutrients. Red dry wine contains a unique combination of amino acids, minerals and other useful elements.
Recent scientific discoveries once again confirm the benefits of the drink: studies related to the antioxidant properties of red wine confirm that resveratrol (a natural phenolic compound) contained in wine acts as a drug against tumors, inflammation and high sugar content. This natural antioxidant has the ability to bind free radicals - substances that provoke the development of atypical cells in the body and their transformation into malignant neoplasms.
It is with the presence of resveratrol in red wine that scientists associate the so-called "French paradox" - a low incidence of oncological and cardiovascular pathologies among the native French against the background of the consumption of high-calorie and fatty foods. Daily use 1-2 glasses of red dry wine, it turns out, will neutralize harmful properties of these products is precisely due to the presence of polyphenols. Resveratrol has stronger antioxidant properties than vitamin E. At the same time, its content in red wine is several times higher than in grape juice or grapes.
In addition, red wine has other beneficial properties:
- Stimulates the immune system, increasing the body's resistance to infections and other adverse environmental factors;
- It is a natural antidepressant: people who regularly drink wine in moderate doses rarely experience stress, irritability and are less prone to depression;
- Stimulates blood flow, preventing coronary insufficiency and heart attacks (wine is also an excellent prophylactic for those who have already had a heart attack - drinking a drink in small doses reduces the risk of a second heart attack by 70%);
- It is a prophylactic against atherosclerosis;
- Acts as an antibacterial agent;
- It is used to prevent and treat gastric and intestinal diseases (varieties with a high content of tannins are especially effective in this regard): wine helps to heal stomach ulcers and stimulates bowel function;
- Normalizes metabolic processes;
- Removes toxic substances, toxins, radioactive elements from the body: it is known that people who have received a high dose of radiation, red wine is prescribed for medicinal purposes;
- Prevents the development of allergic reactions;
- Is a natural diuretic - causes a mild diuretic effect;
- Reduces the risk of kidney stones;
- Reduces the content of "bad" cholesterol in the vessels, thereby preventing thrombosis.
Red wine also stimulates mental and physical activity and prolongs youth, and also helps women stay slim and attractive. The compounds contained in wine (in particular, the same phenol resveratrol) inhibits the development of fatty tissue and suppresses the production of cytokines - molecules that provoke obesity.
Heated red wine (mulled wine) is used for bronchitis, pneumonia (pneumonia), colds. The drink also has a hematopoietic function and helps to recover from exhaustion of the body. Wine is recommended for people who lead a sedentary lifestyle to prevent hypertension and degenerative changes in the vascular system.
Harm and contraindications
The main harm that wine does to the body is associated, no matter how strange it may sound, with the presence of alcohol in it. For this reason, as a preventive and therapeutic agent, wine is recommended to be consumed in very moderate doses. In addition, adulterated red wine or very cheap drinks may contain low-quality alcohol, which is itself poisonous.
The chemicals in wine can cause headaches, make you sleepy and, if consumed in excess, can cause weight gain. An overdose of red wine leads to intoxication with all the ensuing consequences of this state: intoxication of the body with acetaldehyde, nausea, depression nervous system.
Excessive drinking of wine can cause problems with potency in men - although in small doses, the drink helps to stimulate erectile function.
- Children;
- Pregnant and lactating women;
- People with gastritis and ulcers in the acute stage;
- Persons with nervous and mental pathologies (schizophrenia, epilepsy, manic depression);
- People with liver dysfunctions.
Compound
The composition of the drink contains:
- Fructose;
- Essential oils;
- Trace elements (cobalt, rubidium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, chromium, selenium, copper, sodium and others);
- Flavonoids;
- Amino acids;
- Antioxidants (resveratrol);
- Vitamins B, PP and C.
calories
100 ml of the product contains 85 kcal.
The nutritional value
Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins:
Minerals:
The benefits of red wine - its beneficial properties and harm to health
Hippocrates singled out the beneficial properties of red wine, and Louis Pasteur spoke no less positively about the effect of wine. In many countries (particularly in France), red wine is considered a national drink and is consumed by the majority of the population as a daily mandatory drink.
Benefits of red wine natural product obtained from the fermentation of pure grape juice is undeniable. This drink contains 
a lot of useful, necessary and indispensable substances for health. The composition of red wine includes micro and macro elements: potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium, copper, chromium, rubidium. Thanks to this “bouquet”, red wine has a beneficial effect on the activity of the cardiovascular system: dilates blood vessels, reduces the level of bad cholesterol, prevents the development of atherosclerosis, magnesium and potassium strengthen the heart muscle. Wine has no less positive effect on blood composition, increases the number of red blood cells, increases the level of hemoglobin (reduces the risk of anemia), removes radionuclides and reduces blood density.
The use of red wine has a stimulating effect on the digestive tract: it increases appetite, enhances the secretion of glands, helps maintain a normal level of acidity in the stomach, enhances the production of bile. Substances contained in red wine normalize metabolic processes, in particular, chromium is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids (therefore, in many diets, with a restriction in the diet of many foods, the use of red wine is allowed).
Red wine is a source of bioflavonoids and antioxidants (quercetin, resveratrol), these substances not only fight free radicals and prevent premature aging of cells, they also prevent the formation of blood clots, reduce the risk of developing cancer. Resveratrol has a beneficial effect on the gums, strengthens them, prevents the formation of plaque and prevents harmful bacteria (such as Streptococcus mutans) from sticking to tooth enamel.
It also consists in its tonic and anti-stress effect on the body. When drinking this drink, the endocrine glands are stimulated, metabolism increases, immunity increases, and sleep improves.
About the dangers of red wine
Remarkably, the beneficial properties of red wine appear only when consumed in limited doses - no more than 100-150 ml per day. If the consumption rate is higher, then the harm of red wine becomes obvious. Indeed, in addition to useful substances, red wine contains alcohol, which has a devastating effect not only on the physical state, but also on the human psyche. The tannin contained in wine can cause severe headaches.
Harm of red wine, applied to the body with excessive use is also obvious, as is the benefit when using small doses. In large quantities, wine negatively affects the functioning of the liver, causes jumps in blood pressure, can cause the development of hypertension, osteoporosis, and provokes the development of cancerous tumors. In addition, the intake of alcoholic beverages slows down the reaction of a person, causes changes in the psycho-emotional background, and can cause the development of such severe mental illnesses as delirium.
For people suffering from ulcerative lesions of the gastroduodenal region, coronary heart disease, as well as pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver and depression, the use of red wine will definitely be harmful and is completely contraindicated.
Red dry wine Benefit and harm?
Valery Zaitsev
A certain amount of wine a day has been proven to be beneficial. Researchers agree on 200-300 ml of dry wine per day for men and about 150 ml per day for women. It can to a certain extent reduce the risk of a number of cardiovascular diseases (including a heart attack - but only if it has never happened before, it will not save you from a second heart attack!) And some intestinal diseases. An important component of the so-called Mediterranean diet.
Wine will not save you from cancer in any way. On the contrary, American oncologists have established a certain limit for alcohol consumption, above which the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus or liver increases dramatically: for a man, this is no more than 10 ounces (315 g) of wine or 24 ounces (744 g) of beer per day , for a woman - two times less.
Drinking wine can be unsafe for diabetics because alcohol in any form can cause blood sugar to rise. Wine is very dangerous in the presence of gout or a predisposition to it. It is unacceptable for any liver disease. For some people, it can lead to a headache caused by the flanovoids of wine (namely, red, white has almost no such effect - if you don’t overdrink, of course :)). Unsafe in people with impaired kidney function.
So a glass a day is, apparently, useful for most. By the way, it is not very important whether it is dry or not, the main thing is that it is not fortified or, of course, fake like juice + alcohol, etc.
About the benefits - it's all a myth. Information about the benefits of wine is just propaganda from manufacturers. The study, cited by Australian experts, debunks the myth that red wine is a superfood that protects against heart attacks, cancer and cirrhosis of the liver, and argues that the harm from drinking alcohol in any case is greater than the benefits. This applies to both moderate drinkers and those who drink in small quantities, writes the Sydney Morning Herald.
Health benefits and harms of dry red wine. Types of wines and their differences in the effect on the body. How to choose a good wine and what consumption rate will provide tangible benefits.
From time immemorial, people have considered wine the “drink of the Gods,” as they have discovered many useful properties in it. Just as poison is useful in small doses, alcohol can have a positive effect on the body, but if used in excess, the usefulness will turn into harm. Of course, we will talk only about natural wines, and not about the “powder wines” famously known among the people.
Harm of dry red wine ... or benefit?
So, red dry wine is good and bad, what more?The beneficial effect of red wine on the body lies in the fact that it contains a large number of various minerals, including potassium, cobalt, iodine, magnesium and others. Regular consumption of red wine in small doses strengthens blood vessels and prevents various diseases. Surely, you have heard that the French have the lowest rate of this disease, all this is precisely because of red wine.
Recently, the beneficial effect of red wine on tooth enamel has been proven. The elements present in red wine do not allow bacteria to settle on the teeth, which means that the occurrence of caries is significantly reduced.
Such is the benefit of a glass of wine, or more precisely, no more than 100 ml per day. However, not everyone observes such a measure and they drink it once a week, a month, but immediately "for all days." This "approach" is not healthy.
The harmfulness of red wine is that wine itself is an alcoholic drink, which means that if you drink it excessively, you cannot avoid headaches and drowsiness. Also, red wine is high in calories, 125 ml of wine has 80 kcal, so don't get carried away.
Dry red wine: good or bad for women?
Let's look at the benefits and harms of red wine for women, which are controversial. Of course, the body of a man and a woman is the same, but there are differences only in the genitourinary system, which means that some influence may differ.In the female body, wine prevents the development of breast cancer. Also, it relieves menopausal syndrome. When used properly, wine will help maintain youthfulness and elasticity of the skin. The influence of wine on the female body and sexually has been proven, namely, the pleasure from the process is enhanced. Some scientists argue that the use of small doses of wine during pregnancy has a positive effect on the development of the fetus, as well as on the future intellectual abilities of the child. However, this statement is controversial, and at one time was quite strongly criticized.
Red dry wine for medicinal purposes
Many people love red wine, but why dry white wine? It can also be of great benefit to the body, it contains a large amount of various vitamins that are not found in ordinary grape juice.Also, white wine increases appetite and helps the body absorb protein and iron from food. With colds, white wine is often given to the patient, since it is merciless to microbes and viruses. Thanks to the same effect, wine can be used to paint over water, and after a while the water will be completely disinfected, and vice versa, if wine is diluted with water, then the wine will not cause any harm. With nausea or vomiting, white wine helps to bind and remove all harmful substances from the body.
People believe that white wine is loved by logical people, because it helps to improve memory, thinking and perception. For older people, it will be useful in that it prevents the development of a disease such as Alzheimer's.
The harmfulness of white wine lies in the fact that, unlike red wine, it greatly harms the teeth, since it contains sugar and acids that destroy enamel. In large quantities, it adversely affects the kidneys, liver and digestive tract, and can also lead to various mental illnesses.
Wine also harms "Bacchus worshipers", that is, those who abuse alcohol, and those who use a low-quality product. So-called "powdered" wine can do terrible harm to your well-being and health in general.
If you are used to drinking wine in large quantities to relax after a hard day, then read the article's tips "
After a devastatingly hard day at work, you uncork a bottle, and the sparkling flow of wine fills your glass. And then you hear the voice of your inner “I”: “Should you drink wine?”. In fact, you pay a lot of attention to healthy eating, visit the gym several times a week, do yoga. Will these few sips of a fragrant drink nullify all your efforts? There is no doubt that alcohol abuse will have a negative effect on your health, but what about a glass of wine several times a week?
You probably know the benefits of red wine for the cardiovascular system, in particular for heart health. However, you already eat right and regularly expose your body to physical activity, so you should not worry about the heart.
What else can be said about the benefits of wine? You may be surprised, but in addition to a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart, wine has many more positive effects on the state of the body. It's all about resveratrol - a special substance with strong antioxidant properties, which is found in grapes and a number of other plants. Resveratrol is responsible for the plant's fight against pathogenic bacteria and fungi, successful development in conditions of drought or lack of nutrients in the soil. Grapes, blueberries, cranberries, mulberries, nuts and pistachios are the leaders in resveratrol content. Taking this substance in its pure form does not give the same effect as drinking wine, since the latter contains other components that help heal the body. And we are talking about red wine, since white grapes do not contain resveratrol.
So, below we offer 14 beneficial effects that wine has on the body. Take note of them, and then an ordinary glass of aromatic drink at dinner will turn into a portion of a real magic elixir for you.
1. Wine prolongs life
On the Greek island of Ikaria, part of the so-called "blue zone", people live much longer than anywhere else in the world. Drinking wine daily here is part of a healthy diet, along with less animal food and more plant foods. You can find long-livers who like to drink a glass or two of strong red wine also in Crete and Sardinia. This is part of their kind of anti-aging therapy. Studies conducted in 2007 confirmed that procyanidin, a substance found in the seeds of red grapes, contributes to the improvement of the cardiovascular system. The highest content of this component is noted in wines produced in the south-west of France and Sardinia. It is quite understandable that in these areas people live longer than in other parts of Europe.
Experts at Harvard Medical School confirmed the fact that resveratrol activates the production of a special protein called sirtuin, which is also called the substance responsible for longevity. It is he who protects the body from the development of age-related diseases.
2. Wine makes you smarter
Resveratrol improves short-term memory. Already after 30 minutes of research, scientists found that participants in the experiment who took resveratrol had much better memorization of words and much more active processes in those parts of the brain that are responsible for the formation of new memories, learning, emotions.
3. Wine makes the skin more beautiful
Resveratrol inhibits the growth of acne-causing bacteria and does it much better than the traditional acne treatment, benzoyl peroxide. Today, resveratrol is very often present in the composition of cosmetics, but the topical effect of creams is not as effective as the ingestion of products with a high content of this antioxidant. In other words, get resveratrol from wine, fruits and vegetables instead of buying expensive cosmetics.
4. The effect of drinking wine can outdo even the results of going to the gym.
What would you like more: having a glass of wine with pleasure or doing exhausting exercises in the gym? Scientists have proven that resveratrol improves the condition of the heart, brain and musculoskeletal system in the same way as regular exercise. Now imagine how much more favorable the effect will be if you combine both physical activity and drinking wine?
5. Say goodbye to depression
We all know that wine helps to relax, but depression is a much more serious case. Researchers in Spain have found that people who drink 2 to 7 glasses of wine a week are much less likely to suffer from depression. Even if we take into account a variety of external factors, the effectiveness of wine in the fight against depression is still quite high.
6. Wine Reduces the Risk of Liver Disease
This discovery was a real challenge to the prevailing opinion that alcohol consumption is a direct path to liver disease. If you drink wine in moderation, that is, one glass a day, you can significantly reduce the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. If we compare such “reasonable” wine lovers with absolute teetotalers, then the risk is halved. If we talk about lovers of beer, liqueurs and other strong alcohol, then their chances of getting sick are 4 times higher.
7. Wine and eye health
It has been proven that resveratrol prevents the increase in intraocular pressure. This property may help fight retinopathy (a consequence of diabetes) and age-related visual impairment. Note that to date, such studies have been conducted only on mice, so what dose of resveratrol is necessary for a person is still unknown. But that's a good start, isn't it?
8. Reliable protection for your snow-white smile
Did you know that drinking wine (in reasonable amounts, of course) can protect your teeth from bacteria? We have already noted that wine has an antibacterial effect on the skin. Similarly, it helps fight bacteria on the teeth. Studies have been carried out on all five of the most famous types of bacteria, and after contact with red wine film, almost complete disappearance of microorganisms was observed.
9. Wine reduces the risk of developing cancerous tumors
breast cancer
Red grapes contain substances that can inhibit the activity of aromatase, an enzyme that causes breast tumors to produce their own estrogen. These substances in the composition of grapes are also called aromatase inhibitors, responsible for reducing the risk of an increase in cancer due to alcohol consumption. If you are not a fan of wine, then you can just eat grapes, but only with seeds, because they are especially useful.
bowel cancer
Recent studies show that drinking wine in reasonable amounts can reduce the risk of bowel cancer by 50%.
Prostate cancer
People who drink 4 to 7 glasses of red wine a week are 52% less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than those who don't drink wine at all. Red wine is a reliable ally in the fight against cancer. Experts say that flavonoids, coupled with resveratrol, are antioxidants that can become a counterbalance to androgens - male hormones that stimulate the prostate.
10. Wine will help to cope with an annoying runny nose.
Perhaps now the old grandmother's recipe for treating a cold will not seem so strange to you. A study was conducted at 5 universities in Spain involving 4,000 people. Those who drank wine regularly were much less likely to suffer from colds than those who drank beer or strong alcohol. Scientists believe that the antioxidants contained in wine help suppress inflammation and eliminate the symptoms of a cold.
11. Wine Lowers Cholesterol
You don't even need to follow a special diet. Cholesterol levels and pressure indicators will always be normal. Of course, we are talking about the consumption of wine in reasonable quantities.
12. Reducing the risk of stroke
Wine helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Factors such as age, sex, and smoking were taken into account in the study of this effect of wine, and wine consumption on a monthly, weekly, or daily basis was associated with a gradual reduction in the risk of stroke. A similar beneficial effect was not observed in the case of beer or strong alcohol.
13. Regulate blood sugar levels without drugs
Red wine contains a very high amount of polyphenols, which interact with the cells responsible for the distribution and storage of fats, as well as for regulating blood sugar levels. The effect of polyphenols contained in a small glass of red wine can be compared to the effect of some fairly strong drugs for diabetics.
14. Wine reduces the risk of diabetes
Those who regularly consume wine in reasonable amounts are 30% less likely to develop type II diabetes. And this is again thanks to resveratrol, which increases insulin sensitivity.
The tradition of drinking wine before meals came to us from the French.. They have been following this tradition for centuries. Some people believe that such a frequent use of this drink will lead to alcoholism and there is no benefit from it. And many doctors dispute this point of view and argue that wine in reasonable doses not only does not harm the body, but also contributes to the rapid recovery of a person after many diseases. Is wine harmful and should it be consumed every day? To answer this question, it is worth thoroughly studying all the positive and negative sides.
General characteristics of the drink
Wine is made from berries, sugar and water, by fermentation. Most often, grapes are used to make a drink. different varieties, although Home wine also prepared from cherries, currants and other berries that grow in the backyard.
Wine is rich in vitamins and minerals. It contains manganese, iodine, rubidium, potassium and phosphorus. There are vitamins C, B, PP, essential oils and ethers. These substances tone the human body well and help to reduce pressure. The drink contains substances that act as antibacterial drugs. Wine contains specific components that help to eliminate toxins from the body.
Wine has a natural radioactivity, which is equivalent to healing mineral waters.
What are the benefits of wine
It is difficult to say what is more from drinking wine - benefit or harm. In moderation, red aged wine is definitely beneficial for cardiovascular diseases.. No wonder that in the homeland of wine, in France, the mortality rate from such diseases is minimal, although the French cuisine is fatty and high in cholesterol. We can conclude that drinking wine in moderation every day is not so harmful. List of useful properties of the drink: 
- Helps improve appetite and normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Expands blood vessels and activates the circulatory system.
- Accelerates metabolism and helps to gently remove toxic substances from the body.
- Helps to increase immunity. It is a natural antioxidant that slows down the aging process.
- Prevents the development of cancer.
- Prevents the formation of caries and tartar.
- Supports hormonal balance.
- Natural antidepressant.
Which of the components makes the drink useful is still unknown.. Experts are struggling to no avail.
It is worth remembering that not all wine can have a beneficial effect on the body and help cure diseases. The product must be of high quality and well seasoned.
The effect of wine on the blood
Grape red wine favorably affects the hematopoietic system. The drink prevents the formation of blood clots and plaques that clog blood vessels.
Just one glass of drink allows you to expand blood vessels, normalize blood circulation and reduce pressure. Cahors in small doses is prescribed to patients in the process of rehabilitation after heart attacks and major operations. The patient is given every day a few teaspoons of the drink, diluted with water if necessary.
Wine for cancer
It is impossible to abuse wine in case of oncological diseases, as it promotes the activity of cancer cells. But this sunny drink is quite suitable as a prophylactic that can prevent certain types of cancer. So, it has already been scientifically proven that prostate cancer is successfully treated with wine, in complex therapy.
Impact on viruses
The vine contains specific substances that protect the berries from pests. These properties are transferred to wine. The experiments performed have shown that it actively taken with pathogens. Proven effective in the fight against viruses, herpes and fungal diseases. People who consume a sunny drink in moderation get sick much less.
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Wine and longevity
Scientists have absolutely proven that wine prolongs life. The drink contains the active substance resveratrol, which can prolong the life of yeast fungi by 80%. Studies on humans and other mammals have not yet been conducted, therefore it is not known whether this substance will have an effect on human life expectancy.
How wine affects appearance
Many dancers have enjoyed a unique diet that consists of a bottle of white wine with cheese or red with different fruits. The choleretic components contained in the product help to maintain a good shape. In addition, the drink contains components that stimulate the endocrine system and help restore intestinal microflora. If you drink high-quality wine in moderation, then the risk of kidney stones is reduced and toxins are quickly eliminated.
Drinking a small glass of a sunny drink before eating, a person activates the work of the stomach and intestines. Appetite improves, food that enters the stomach is quickly digested and no congestion occurs.
Help with stress
The fact that good wine helps to quickly get rid of worries and stress, many people know firsthand. This natural antidepressant allows you to quickly relieve tension and cheer. A person who has drunk quite a bit of a drink becomes more confident and relaxed, it is easy for him to communicate with people around him.
Can women and children drink wine
Women can consume quality wine within reasonable limits. The only exception is during pregnancy and lactation.. This magical drink improves skin elasticity, prevents cellulite and improves blood circulation. During menstruation, wine is shown as a means that stimulates the production of estrogens.
It may seem strange, but nutritionists prescribe Cahors to children as a drug for poor appetite or developmental delays in height and weight. The therapeutic dose is 1 teaspoon before each meal.
You can give Cahors to children only as directed by a doctor! You can not self-medicate and start giving alcohol to babies only on the advice of a neighbor or girlfriend.
What wine is allowed to drink every day
A fragrant drink can be consumed within reasonable limits every day to normalize the digestive tract or recover from illness. A number of conditions must be observed: 
- The product must be of high quality and natural, do not contain dyes and preservatives. When buying, you need to pay attention to the label that is pasted on the bottle; the composition should not contain preservatives, flavors and taste enhancers. Good wine cannot be cheap.
- All types of wine are equally useful, regardless of color. All varieties of the drink contain useful microelements and antioxidants, but Isabella red wine, made from grapes ripened under the sun, is the most useful.
- A drink made from pink grape varieties appeared on store shelves. Such a product has an original aroma and taste, has an invigorating effect on the body and supplies it with a complex of minerals and vitamins.
You should not buy bottles of wine, which indicate that the drink is reconstituted from dry matter - this may be a poor quality surrogate.
What harm can wine do to health?
A fragrant drink can contain not only useful substances and vitamins, but also compounds harmful to health can be present. If the technology was violated in the manufacture of wine or the drink was produced clandestinely, then it may contain a large amount of toxic substances. Reproduction of pathological microflora also occurs with improper storage of products. The use of wine can lead to such diseases: 
- persistent migraines;
- allergic reactions to the components that make up the product;
- acute asthma attacks;
- increases the risk of developing breast cancer in women, as wine promotes the production of estrogen;
- red sweet wine is very high in calories, therefore it contributes to weight gain;
- people with alcohol dependence are undesirable to drink a drink even in small doses. The same can be said about people who have a genetic predisposition to alcoholism. Drinking just one glass of wine a day can turn into persistent alcoholism.
For people who have a history of diabetes of any type, wine is contraindicated even in small doses.
Before you start drinking this alcoholic drink daily for preventive or therapeutic purposes, you should consult a doctor.
Is homemade wine healthy?
Many people consider young wine to be the most useful and natural. home production. This is not entirely true, since it plays a role here, from which the drink is made and adherence to technology. Moreover, homemade product is not sufficiently refined and contains a large amount of fusel oils that are formed during fermentation, these substances are very toxic.
But the benefits of quality homemade wines are still quite tangible: 
- A drink made from apples improves digestion, stabilizes the cardiovascular system and normalizes weight.
- Wine made from cherries, currants, chokeberry reduces the fragility of blood vessels.
- A drink made from raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries contains a lot of iron, increases hemoglobin and tones the body well.
- Wines made from berries and fruits increase immunity to various infectious diseases. They have a pronounced bactericidal effect.
Wine that is prepared at home is very useful. But do not forget that The benefit of the drink will only be if it is consumed in moderation..
Is it possible to get poisoned by wine
Wine, especially homemade wine, can be poisonous. Some people use sulfur to make a drink at home, an excess of which can cause poisoning.
Excess consumption of the product will lead to alcohol poisoning, with all the ensuing consequences. In addition, there may be non-alcoholic intoxication if fruits with stones were used for cooking - apricots, cherries, plums. The nucleoli of the bones contain hydrocyanic acid in large quantities, which passes into the drink and is poisonous to humans.
Wine poisoning can also occur if metal utensils are used to prepare and store the drink. When the product interacts with the metal, a chemical reaction occurs with the release of toxic substances.
A glass of good aged wine from time to time does not hurt anyone. To avoid health problems, it is important to drink only a quality drink and not abuse it.
Since ancient times, red wine has been considered a drink of youth and vigor, not only of the body but also of the spirit. Back in Egyptian times, it was used to improve digestive processes, mental clarity and improve the condition of the cardiovascular system. Thanks to tannins, such a product can not only purify the blood, but also reduce the aging process. Even dry red wine contains a lot of minerals and trace elements, which allows you to positively affect all organ systems. But, you should remember about the rate of use, otherwise the benefits can easily turn into a protracted hangover. How to choose the right dry red wine, what is it better to use with, what calorie content does it have and how is it good for health? Today we will try to understand all this.
Calorie content of dry red wine (100 gr)
The energy value of dry red wine is not high and is about 68 kcal, this is due to the low sugar content in the composition. This product can be used for many diseases, even sometimes recommended for diabetes. During a strict diet, you can also treat yourself to a glass of such wine, it definitely will not bring extra calories to a slim figure.
Compound
Minerals: potassium, magnesium, iron, sodium, rubidium, calcium, copper
Active substances: flavonoids, tannins, tannins, polyvenols
Benefits for the body
Red wine, especially dry wine, has a number of beneficial properties, including antioxidant effects. Due to the many minerals and tannins, it is able to reduce the harmful effects of oxidative reactions in the body, thereby improving its general condition, slowing down the aging process, removing free radicals and reducing the level of intoxication.
Such wine can improve the quality of blood. The content of magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc has a positive effect on hemoglobin levels. The use of dry red wine will help to avoid the development of anemia, cleanse the blood of unnecessary cholesterol, and increase clotting.
It has long been proven by scientists that this wine has anti-inflammatory properties on the walls of the digestive system. It is also considered an excellent antidepressant, stimulates the central nervous system, but here it is worth remembering the permissible measures of use.
Sometimes, with the help of dry red wine, as an additional therapy, coronary heart failure is corrected. This type of treatment is prescribed purely by a doctor and the form and norm are necessarily discussed.
The polyphenols that are in the red drink perfectly fight the multiplication of many bacteria and viruses. That is why, even in the Middle Ages, the best resistance of the body to various viral diseases was noticed, provided that red wine was included in the diet.
Dry red wine is an excellent prophylactic in the fight against stroke, atherosclerosis, and can prevent the appearance of cancer cells in the body.
A positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract has been noticed, it is useful in inflammatory processes, improves digestion and normalizes metabolism.
Dry red wine will bring invaluable benefits to women. It will act on the body as an antioxidant and thereby improve not only the external condition, but also many internal processes. A woman will feel more cheerful, cheerful, and will be able to endure stressful situations more easily. At the same time, it is worth remembering that the norm of consumption is 50-100 grams of the drink (not every day).
Minerals affect not only the quality of blood, but also the functioning of the heart muscle. Potassium and magnesium will be able to replenish the supply of necessary elements to strengthen the main pump and prevent the development of various age-related complications.
You can often hear that dry red wine is useful during weight loss. This is not entirely true. This drink has no nutrients, actively affects the urinary system. Long-term use of wine as the main ingredient in diet food can lead to negative consequences. But drinking a glass of wine with dinner, even dietary, will improve digestion and will not add unwanted calories to your diet.
Such a drink has its positive effect not only on the female body, but will also be quite useful for men. It will help to improve the general condition, to establish the work of the cardiovascular system. It is also noted that with the frequent use of red wine, libido and sexual activity increase.
Contraindication and harm
The use of red dry wine is strictly contraindicated in case of peptic ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract. It is also necessary to use it with caution in case of increased acidity of the body, so as not to aggravate the situation.
Do not abuse with high blood pressure, excessive cholesterol in the blood.
Red dry wine is contraindicated in such a complex disease as cancer.
How much to drink?
To get the maximum benefit from such an elite drink, you need to understand how to choose the right dry red wine and how much it can be consumed so as not to harm the body.
Let's start with what dose is considered useful. Repeated studies in various age groups, which were conducted to establish the relationship between the positive effect of this drink and the state of the body, led to the only conclusion - one glass of dry red wine (no more than 100 grams) per day will bring maximum benefit. It is best consumed with high-calorie meats or fish, often combined with various types of cheeses. All this is necessary so that the minerals and trace elements that are in the composition of the wine are properly absorbed and, moreover, this will help prevent intoxication and not injure the walls of the stomach with an aggressive effect, albeit a small, but still alcohol content.
How to choose the right dry red wine?
First of all, when choosing, you need to understand that a quality drink cannot cost a penny. Good wine will be filled in glass bottles, and the label and excise stamp will be of high quality with a hologram and expiration dates.
Good wine is produced in places where grapes are grown. For more demanding gourmets, it is better to know the harvest years, then you will definitely not lose with the quality of this elite drink.
Wine with aging allows a slight sediment, which explains the presence of natural raw materials in the composition.
Dry red wine cannot contain more than 17% alcohol, anything more is a trick of the producers, which will rather lead to rapid intoxication than to any beneficial effects on the body.
